On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) will host a lively affair, titled Tableaux Vivants, which means “art coming to life.” Holy Cross theatre students and Worcester area community members will dress in costume and makeup as characters from the treasures in the museum’s permanent collection, including “Portrait of My Daughters,” by Frank Benson; “The Repentant Magdalen,” by El Greco; and “Mrs. Elizabeth Freake and Baby Mary.” These tableaux vivants will be anything but the traditionally silent and motionless living representations of art. Rather, they will come to life before guests’ eyes, sharing knowledge about the works of art that they embody.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for more than a couple of dozen Holy Cross students who are working on this project in various capacities, as well as modeling,” says Hultgren. “The event is a great collaboration between two Worcester cultural and educational institutions.”
Tickets are $30 for members of the Holy Cross community, and $40 for the general public (when asked for member ID number type in HOLY CROSS for discount.) The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Festive attire is encouraged. For more information or to register visit the Worcester Art Museum or call (508)-799-4406 x 3123.
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