Using music, video, and found-object marionettes, the “The Hip Hopera of 5P1N0K10” spins the classic story of Pinocchio as an Afrofuturist parable about a robot that longs to be a real B-boy in a post-apocalyptic future. 

5P1N0K0 encounters racism, oppression, and police brutality along his journey. This “artivism” performance for adult audiences offers a creative expression of the artist’s views on social justice and gives the audience a call to consciousness. 

Prepared to be transported to another realm by Jeghetto and sons, Tarin and Divine. The original, pulsating score is by Hip Hop producer Hir-O.

All ages are welcome, but please note that this performance contains exaggerated mech anime-style puppet violence. 

Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.

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Saturday, September 16 at 7:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM) & Sunday, September 17 at 2:00 PM (Doors 1:30 PM),  approximately 45 minutes 

Tickets are available for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating (pay-what-you-can-available).

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Jeghetto is a self-taught master builder and puppeteer residing in North Carolina.

His puppets are abstract moving sculptures made of mostly found and recycled materials. He received two grants from the Jim Henson Foundation prior to becoming a board member himself. Jeghetto has worked with Missy Elliott, Pharrell Williams, Alec Baldwin, and Terence Nance. He was a guest on The Steve Harvey Show and performed puppetry on The Voice and HBO’s Random Acts of Flyness. You can find out all about him at jeghetto.com.

Divine Pipkins is a trained actor in film and theater. He is also a certified personal trainer and bodybuilder. He was the lead role in an independent film titled “There’s My Angel” when he was 13 years old and has been pursuing his acting career ever since.

Tarin Pipkins has been performing and working alongside his father as a puppeteer since the age of five. He performed in his father's stage shows at the International Puppet Festival in Chicago and the National Puppetry Festival in Maryland as well as several other cities across the country.

PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN POLICY

No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to take advantage of pay-what-you-can admission.

COVID-19 POLICY

Masking is optional for this performance.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Mayo Street Arts has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.