Emerging puppeteer & Jim Henson Foundation resident artist Spencer Lott visualizes the surreal landscape between reality and memory through the beautiful unraveling of one man’s mind.
After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, James Blossom and his daughter grapple with their changing relationship and differing realities.
Struggling to adjust to life at the local nursing home, the retired scenic painter finds himself increasingly involved in his own cinematic adventures.
Presented at a new performance space in Williamsburg – Standard ToyKraft
Standard ToyKraft sign in the hallway going up the stairs.
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The shows description was as follows:
Followed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, haunted by a bloodthirsty execution of a lawbreaking pachyderm, and inspired by a mysterious woman from a century earlier, Albert Billows escapes to the past in order to change the course of human history and finally do something useful with his life.
Zach Dorn and co-creator Murphi Cook put on one amazingly delightful romp. Using self manipulated LED lights, closed circuit video projection, rod puppets and a great text.
It was so much fun. I really didn’t know what to expect with a title like that. Here are some photographs from the show. If it comes your way…SEE IT!
Preshow stage set was illuminated with neon and led lights.
Murphi Cook handles the rod puppet as Zach related to it.
Zach Dorn plays Albert Bellows in the show.
Utilizing closed circuit video projection he was able to present text and images on the walls and curtains.
Discovering the mysterious woman in the play using a magnifying glass.
Murphi Cook handles the rod puppet so well it seemed to come to life.
Zach handles the video projections and brings them into the story nicely.
Audience member paints a tear on the clown’s face.