Welcome to Makipuro Productions

"The Hatbox" debut- A sensational success

After all is said and done "The Hatbox" was a great success.  All shows were sold out (over 600 people), we couldn't ask for more.  Before we go on, we would like to thank: Marcia (director) and Matti (technical director), The Finn Players of Canterbury (in our hearts always), FAHS (Canterbury), Aura Hall (Voluntown), Alia for editing, the Finn Funn Weekend committtee, The Windsor Marriott,  the food preps and cleanup crews, Scott for video production, photography, press, publicity, our family and most of all thanks to all of you who came to share in our human interest story.  

In retrospect, we are so proud of all those who made this production work.  We can't thank Matti enough for all the tierless work he did in designing the sets.  He not only was technical director but he was stage manager, lighting engineer, prop person, set designer,  and moved the set from performence to performance (amazing).  Marcia for her guidance in directing the play.  She worked so well with everyone involved, showing her gifts of vision, artistry and patience.  The players for taking the time out of their busy lives and giving life to the characters in this story.

Pictures of "The Hatbox" click here.

The music will be for sale starting in February so keep checking this web site for updates.

Look here for upcoming works by Hannu and Mark Makipuro.  News Update: New play in the works!

We have had many positive press releases om the play if interested inknowing more please contact us.

If there is any interest in having "The Hatbox" performed at your location please contact us info@makipuro.com.   

As of 11/14/07, "The Hatbox" script can be requested for other theater groups (for info packet send requests to info@makipuro.com)   For more info click here.

  Hannu and Mark Makipuro

Hannu Makipuro is known as the “Singing Barber of Willimantic”.  He has been in business and performing for over forty years.  Over the years he performed with his own band and with others.  Hannu is a trumpet player, vocalist and composer.  He has released several recordings, and toured throughout many parts of the United States and abroad performing.  Hannu is well known within the Finnish American community and has performed at many International and Scandinavian Festivals. 

Hannu’s main force in keeping his music alive is his talented son Mark, who is his arranger and collaborates in composing with him.

Mark Makipuro has been performing since the age of six.  He is a graduate of Windham High School and continued his music studies at the University of Connecticut and presently finishing up his studies at Eastern Connecticut State University.  Mark is a vocalist, keyboardist, composer and arranger.  He has toured throughout many parts of the United States.  His present band is Knyte Flyte which performs at clubs and functions in the area. Mark is also the organist and keyboardist at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Willimantic.

Hannu and Mark Makipuro perform a variety of music styles and genres, Jazz, Standards, Rock, Pop, Folk and Ethnic.  They have a diverse sound and sensitivity to their performances.