Step into a NYE fantasy with Candy Coated Dreams, an immersive shadow installation and liquid light dance party that will transform ECHO into a vivid dreamscape. Hosted by Shadow Priestess and Shadow Girls Cult, this surreal, immersive installation blends sweet-themed props, hand-cut projection art, shadow puppetry, and live silhouette animation – inviting you to become both performer and canvas in an ever-shifting visual landscape. Projected live in real time, visuals wrap dancers in glowing color and animated silhouettes that pulse to the beat of a live local DJ. There’s no sweeter way to ring in the New Year!
Sarah Frechette, PuppetKabob/ Lady Night Shade/Shadow Priestess is an award-winning puppeteer, teaching artist, and stop-motion fabricator. She is the Artistic Director of the Vermont-based PuppetKabob, as well as co-founder of Night Shade, an internationally touring shadow puppet company, and The Hand and The Shadow, a practical effects film company. Shadow Girls Cult is an award-winning queer shadow puppetry and projections duo based out of Seattle, WA.
This event is 21+
This event is powered by the Bright Ideas Project. Every year, Burlington City Arts crowdsources ideas from Vermonters for unique New Year’s Eve happenings and offers funding and support to bring them to life at Highlight.