This all-ages show from visionary artist and storyteller Leland Faulkner features ancient tales and magical adventures from the First People, illustrated and brought to life with magic, mime, music, and regalia. Dreamcatcher honors the power of imagination, and celebrates our mysterious ability to dream. – calling on our connection to the web of life and providing a path to other places and other times that teach us about our place in the world today. Leland Faulkner walks a path connecting the Chippewa and Shoshone Peoples and is a founder and former artistic director of the Celebration Barn Theatre.
Recommended ages: All ages
Runtime: 60 minutes
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About Leland Faulkner
Leland Faulkner is an acclaimed performing artist with over thirty years of experience in theater and film. A master of visual storytelling, Leland has created original productions that have toured internationally, from Japan to Turkiye, Russia, Canada, and China. A pivotal chapter in Leland’s career began when he served as Artistic Director and co-owner of Celebration Barn Theater in Maine. There, he launched his journey as a teaching artist, curating intensive training forums that brought world-renowned masters of mime, movement, physical comedy, Commedia dell’arte, and voice to teach aspiring performers. His commitment to arts education grew through programs like Arts for Learning and the RAISE teaching artist initiative, and continues today with “The Kinetic Connection,” a virtual workshop series for professionals. Leland’s legacy includes directing award-winning stage works such as Shadowplay, recognized by the Kennedy Center, as well as innovative film and media projects, including the acclaimed The King O’ Cats and his contributions to The Polar Express. As both artist and educator, Leland Faulkner blends imagination, global experience, and a deep dedication to the transformative power of the arts.
For more information, visit lelandfaulkner.com
Presented by Rockland Harbor Hotel, with supporting sponsors OUT Maine, Allen Insurance and Financial, and grant funding from the Maine Arts Commission, which receives support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
