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“Yorick’s Marionettes Play
Shakespeare” ”Yorick’s
Marionettes Play Shakespeare” brings us a refreshing look at
Shakespeare’s most famous plays and what may have been in the mind of
the bard when he created his characters. Introduced by the
“Fool”, a reoccurring character in his plays, the master himself answers
questions about
life and destiny. Supported by a magnificent cast of marionettes and moving objects sculpted by Dusan
Petran, the play offers a unique interpretation based on an original script by Agnes
Novak, weaved in with
original text from Shakespeare. Funded by Yorick’s
Productions with
partial funding from RISCA For adults and young adults |
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“The
Blind Dates of Colombine” Based on the Commedia Dell’ Arte’s
humoristic style with a modern twist. Columbine looks for “husband material” on the net
while Harlequin sets up a prank at the expense of Pierrot….
for teen age and adult audiences. Available in English and French versions. Produced by Yorick’s Productions |
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“Counting Out the Trees” Pinocchio, Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel and other famous fairy tale characters come together to find out the
mystery of disappearing trees. Fairy Queen summons an emergency meeting under the full moon. A wonderful cast of marionettes entertains children aged 5 to
14. Produced with funds from
the Rhode Island Council on the Arts |
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“The Adventures of
Pinocchio” Carlo Collodi’s
Pinocchio is adapted here into a gentle and simplified tale for children 3 to
99 years old. The story of Pinocchio is
recounted by his maker, Gepetto. The old man does not understand why Pinocchio never listens to good advice. As he ventures into the world, he encounters different
characters and is always saved from trouble by the Blue
Fairy who tries to teach him that good children always listen to their parents.
After saving Pinocchio from the belly of the whale, Blue Fairy figures out that
the reason why Pinocchio does not listen is that Gepetto forgot to carve his ears! All is well in the end as
Pinocchio and all the cast of characters take part in a joyous farandole. Adaptation: Agnes Novak Marionettes: Dusan Petran Funded by Yorick’s
Productions All about Doggy and Kittycat: A tale about a dog
and a cat who enroll a robot to help them clean
their house. All kinds of funny
and unexpected things happen for the joy of children aged
3 to 9. Available in
English and French versions. Adaptation: Agnes
Novak Marionettes: Dusan Petran Produced by Yorick’s Productions Magical Puppet Circus: And now, ladies
and gentlemen, the Circus is in town! The whole company of clowns, jugglers,
acrobats, dancers and all kinds of animals are ready to amuse young and old!! Come enjoy the
amazing skills of our wooden artists! Produced with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts Other shows: The Waltzing Alphabet and the Tango
of Numbers Rusalka the Little Mermaid Sleeping Beauty |
