December 28 — Chinese Shadow Puppetry
Possibly the most popular story in the world is the Monkey King … Chinese shadow puppets will tell the story at IMA.
When: Sunday, Dec 28 2 pm
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art Tobias Theater
Members $3 / Public $7 / 12 and under Free
This production features dozens of figures based on antique Chinese shadow puppets, projected into large, vibrantly colored images with a dual-overhead-projector system. “The Birth of Monkey King” is a shadow puppet adaptation of the Chinese classic Journey to the West. Three expert puppeteers and a live storyteller bring to life the Jade Emperor, the Dragon King of the Eastern Ocean, and the Monkey King himself. Performed by New York-based company Chinese Theatre Works.
Also be sure to drop in early and learn how to make a shadow puppet with Chinese Theatre Works expert puppeteers. 1 pm / $2 per participant, Yellow & Blue Art Labs. Certification Renewal Credit Eligible for Art Activity
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Taiwanese puppets on September 28.
