The BoxCutter Collective
Once upon a time everyone was bored. Then someone got the bright idea to act silly on purpose, to the delight of many. The Boxcutter Collective carries on this tradition to this day, often provoking laughter and occasionally thought. To learn more, read on. If you desire a refund, please call during business hours.
The Boxcutter Collective is made up of four core members who bonded over their shared passion for waving things around and pretending that the things are talking. This is called “puppetry,” and it is a highly respected artform in every culture except this one.
Like all good stories, this one begins on a farm in rural Vermont, specifically the one that houses the world famous (except in this country) Bread & Puppet Theater. This is where the members of the Boxcutter Collective first met. First Sam met Jason. Then Jason met Joe. Before long Tom entered the picture, and soon everyone was met. Each member of the group brings a unique skill, each useless on its own, but taken together forming what can only be described as something undeniably existent.
Titles of their work include, but are not limited to:
Everything is Fine! A Children’s Show for Scared Adults Living in a Scary World
Caveman Ballet
The Possession of Judy
The Exploding Electric Bath
The Whoopsy Daisy Circus
The History of Laughter
Bing Bong: A Strange Ritual for You and Your Loved Ones
They have performed at the Jalopy Theatre, Sideshows by the Seashore, Rubulad, LaMama Experimental Theater Club, Henson Carriage House, The Detroit Institute of the Arts, The University of Connecticut and other places.
