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Artist: John Lehon / Shadow Cinema
The Cirque des Silhouettes installation is a collaboration between several media and performance artists.
John Lehon, who will serve as director of the project, has created a variety of video and projection projects through his work as a media artist with Jefferson Youth Foundation, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, and P.O.V. Productions. Lehon also has more than a decade of experience as an interactive performer in his role as host of a family friendly performance tent at Jazz Fest and his storytelling performances at libraries and schools throughout the state. He currently works as a talented theatre teacher and theater technician in St. Charles Parish, and holds an undergraduate degree in Radio, TV, Film production and an MFA in Theatre.
Eric Laws, who is photographer, composer, co-editor, and musician, is an award winning multi-media professional who has a large body of work and experience to bring to the project.
Several other professional artists, media specialists, technicians, and performers have also agreed to serve as consultants and collaborators on the project. They include: Jasper Fahrig, III, Scenic Artist; Mitch Conroy, Technical Director; Sam Eroche, Performer; and Brian Gough, Interactive Media Instructor.