Alden Phelps
Art Form(s):Artist Statement
We laugh with an open mouth, and we laugh with an open heart. In that moment we hear the distant sound of someone laughing at our crazy culture. And just maybe for a moment we are free to reimagine things. Silly songs can do that.
Artist Bio
Alden Phelps is an artist, songwriter, and musician with 18 years of experience as a performer. Far-fetched and funny scenarios are brought to life through his songs, unexpected rhythms, and lively, interactive performances. He has performed everywhere, from schools and libraries, to The National Theatre, to festivals like First Night Annapolis and Columbia Festival for the Arts. A graduate of MICA, Alden co-founded Open Space Arts Center in 1989, and for the next 14 years he wrote and performed stage plays, musicals, and puppet productions.
Testimonials
Alden did an excellent job of encouraging audience participation and capturing student interest. Everyone should experience one of his performances at least once.
Teacher, Maree G. Farring Elementary Middle
Awesome, active engagement from all students. Every student had a part or job to do. Alden was fantastic! He challenged and motivated every student in a fun and meaningful way.
Third-Grade Teacher, Emma K Doub Elementary
