Old Hammondtown School and Center School will host Leland Faulkner's "World of Wonder" on January 19.

This program will evoke students’ imagination through shadow-theater, illusion, and characters from around the world. Growing up with an international background, Leland has created a multi-cultural theatrical program that is both sophisticated and accessible. Hear the classic Native American tale of “Coyote and the Night Time Sky.” Laugh at the classic humor of Nasruddin, the wise fool of the Muslim world, as he encounters an invisible chicken. Imagine a hat brim that is impossibly twisted into an infinite number of objects.  Marvel at paper butterflies that appear to dance and multiply, and explore the possibilities of light and shadow as Leland creates a menagerie of silhouettes with only his hands. Physical theater, classical conjuring, and creative storytelling create a performance that has been hailed internationally as a theatrical feast.

This performance is funded in part by a grant from the Mattapoisett Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

For more information call Lisa Yauch-Cadden at 508-326-0353 or Debra Nettles at 508-758-6855.