Michael Cooper is a Poet of the Stage – an eye-popping visual artist and a virtuoso mime whose exquisite performances of humor and poignancy, nimble speech and eloquent gestures have dazzled audiences of all ages for almost thirty years. 
Combining the mythical and the autobiographical, Michael’s one-man extrvaganza features his breathtaking handcrafted masks, original stories of courage and wonder, outlandish stiltdancing (yes…stiltdancing!), and a physical repertoire that ranges from the madcap to the sublime. The result is “moving sculpture”. Some of the masks he uses in the performance have taken him over 300 hours to create.
Cooper spins tales and weaves stories using an unusual and colorful cast of characters. Creating a world where dogs wear hats, wild stallions are tamed, giant noses sneeze and fish bait candy to catch children in a pond, 
Masked Marvels &Wondertales is an unforgettable experience. Cooper captivates his audiences with tales of thrilling adventure, silly antics and outlandish possibilities. A show for all ages, Masked Marvels & Wondertales is sure to capture hearts and stimulate imaginations.
Michael recieved his B.A. in Peace Studies from Goddard College. He then went on to complete six years of theater training with Tony Montanaro in Maine and Etienne Decroux in Paris. For almost thirty years, he has spent time crisscrossing the world, performing over 8,000 times for audiences of every age. A portion of his credits include the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Hong Kong International Children’s Festival, The Comedy Story in Los Angeles, the Dublin Theater Festival, Great Woods, The Eugene O’Neill Theater, Bass Performance Hall and the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
Main Stage. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 for adults, $5 for children 18 and under.