If you’ve never heard of Squonk, then you’re in for an absolute treat!
On September 25th and 26th , the Koger Center for the Arts will officially open their brand-new outdoor Plaza Stage with three performances of Hand to Hand. The performances are free to the public, with two performances on Sunday at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and one at 6:00 PM on Monday.
With a booming sound that has traveled across the United States since the ‘90s, Squonk is a performing arts group based out of Pittsburgh and are known for their extravagant stage presence.
The group has competed on America’s Got Talent, performed on both Broadway and off- Broadway, and has even opened for prestigious performing arts festivals abroad and in South Korea. Their performances have been met only with critical acclaim, and the colossal interactive elements that always appear within their shows ensure that audiences never forget the first time they ever see Squonk perform.
The iconic giant purple hands that Squonk brings, along with the rest of the performers in the troupe, are what make this show so distinguishable. The hands constantly move with the musicians on stage and can be manipulated by audience members invited up to the stage.
Squonk’s performances are a part of a new Koger Presents series that focuses on the incorporation of the Plaza Stage into the already numerous performance spaces the organization has to offer. Audience members will be able to enjoy the stage performance while relaxing on the lawn surrounding the stage, located right in front of the lobby doors and near the University of South Carolina’s School of Music building.
For those who want a more personalized experience with the members of Squonk, the troupe will offer a free hands-on session from 12-2 PM on September 26 near Russell House at the heart of UofSC’s campus. This will allow students and other attendees to interact with the props and performers before their last performance of the weekend.
More information about the show can be found at KogerCenterForTheArts.com.