Santa Fe / New Mexico / United States
Wise Fool New Mexico ( WFNM ) is a nonprofit theatre arts project created and staffed by diverse women artists who are dedicated to art as a means of changing our world. We believe in the power of laughter to heal ; of celebration to strengthen community ; and of art to build bridges. In the folk traditions of storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and public spectacle, we offer accessible, highly visual and physical professional performances, participatory events and hands on workshops. We encourage dialogue and cooperation through shared creative process, using imagery, music and theatre arts to empower people to become larger than life, speak out, listen and find common ground. For 17 years Wise Fool has been creating original works for theatres, schools, libraries and outdoor venues to rave reviews and sell out audiences. WFNM has won the Santa Fe Mayors Award for Excellence in the Arts, Best Theatre Company from Crosswinds Weekly, the cover of the Santa Fe Reporters 30 years of Santa Fe issue, Best Puppeteers from San Franciscos Bay Guardian, and visual arts awards from SF Carnaval and Cherokee National Holidays.
