This show was a collaboration featuring members of the Bellingham Circus Guild, the Lookout Arts Quarry , and the New Eccentrics. The inspiration for the theme of the show are the monsters and ghosts of Japanese Folklore - bakemono. It also includes varriations of different Japanexe performance arts including Butoh, Dogugaeshi, Bunraku, and Kamishibai.
Here is the ring act with Chipps, Kai, River and Jules.
Artwork (I think) by Stefanie Lynn Mason.
Chipps n' Jason during rehearsal.
Chipps as Circus Bear...this and all costumes from the show were also made by Stefanie. Check out her blog, Un Petit Squab.
Scene from the show with the two floating heads.
Kai puppet.
Stephanie has been training as an acrobat/contortionist. This is her and her partner Jason rehearsing for the show.
The show was quite delightful. It included shadow and hand-held puppetry, illusion, comedy, acrobatics, juggling, dance, costuming, and more. It was unique, creative and fun. I sure hope it happens again. =)
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