Blue Man Group is an avant-garde theatrical organization. Phil Stanton, Chris Wink and Matt Goldman founded the group in 1998, putting on theatrical shows and concerts using a mix of music, humor and different multimedia elements. Each performance features a trio known as the Blue Men, who appear to have blue skin, and no voice, hair or ears, dressed in all black clothing. Remaining mute for the entire performance, the group lets its idiosyncratic percussion instruments do the talking. Shows often include audience interaction and participation.