Squonk to Premiere "Joy Machine" at the Three Rivers Arts Festival

Squonk will premiere their new show, Joy Machine, this weekend at the Three Rivers Arts Festival! Co-founder and Artistic Executive Director Jackie Dempsey speaks with Melissa Black about the production. Squonk have been putting on interactive multimedia performances for over 30 years, and Joy Machine calls for the most audience participation yet. Participants will be able to express their musical talent on the drum wall, help build Joy Machine's giant puppet, and take flight during the performance's finale. Jackie takes Melissa through this project's life, from conception and music composition to and rehearsals. Following the festival, Joy Machine will go on tour, making stops in Beaver, Greensburg, and Oakland before visiting other states. Don't miss Squonk at the Three Rivers Arts Festival! There are five chances to catch the performance: Friday, June 5th at 7:00pm; Saturday, June 6th at 1:00pm & 5:00pm; and Sunday, June 7th at 1:00pm & 5:00pm. More information is available on the Cultural Trust's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene.Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.