Amanda Palmer

Amanda Palmer (co-presenter of Sxip's Hour of Charm, performing first weekend only; co-author and performer in The Onion Cellar) is the lead singer, songwriter, and pianist for the Dresden Dolls. Inspired by the workshop and experimental theater she was exposed to by Steven Bogart while attending Lexington High School, Palmer went forth to make theater outside of the box during and after college. She directed the Shadowbox Theatre’s The Last Show On Earth in 1995 and Hotel Blanc in 2002 (both collectively written workshop pieces), as well as creating the now legendary Harvard Square living statue street performer known as “The Eight Foot Bride,” who has now traveled and handed out flowers to passing strangers on three continents. Amanda has incorporated her theater roots and passion for directing into the Dresden Dolls’ shows both on and off stage by organizing the Dresden Dolls’ Brigade, a volunteer art corps that features everything from local street performers and living statues to butoh and physical theater groups who often choreograph pieces and installations in conjunction with the band’s live show. Most recently Palmer contributed piano and vocals to … And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead’s recent major label release and was also named the most stylish female in Boston by the Boston Globe.