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NIGHT
VISIONS --
the shaman,
or medicine man / woman / healer /
sorcerer, leaps
around the fire . . . |
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. . creating magic through the power of a mask. It is to here the
ancient
art
of puppetry traces its roots. |
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Centuries
ago, using the streets as their theater, vagabond puppeteers
wandered the countryside of Europe and Asia, taking their performances
directly to audiences in the markets. These old time puppeteers
had to keep their act simple, to enable the troupe to travel
lightly -- often to elude the clutches of the law. |
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Woodcut
by Carl Lindstrom, Naples -- circa 1836 (?) |
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In recreating
the magic of the old-time street puppeteers, the NIGHT
VISION PUPPETS  have
utilized a modern concept -- the "Walking Stage." A unique backpack-like
design of tubes and burlap, the "Walking Stage" allows the puppets
to walk among the audience and interact directly with the crowd.
Performances
depend a great deal on the participation of the audience. No script
is used; shows follow a basic outline and the rest is improvised.
This allows each performance to be fresh and alive, with the audience
helping to create the outcome. |
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So join
with NIGHT VISION
PUPPETS in
creating the atmosphere and excitement enjoyed in the streets and
markets of Europe and Asia centuries ago. Let loose -- cheer, boo,
shout! A fragment of life in miniature is unfolding before you; it
requires your contribution of energy to keep it alive. |
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NIGHT
VISION PUPPETS 