Dogugaeshi (2004)
Basil Twist, a renowned innovator in contemporary puppetry, reinvigorated the rarefied and dying tradition of the Japanese ‘dogugaeshi stage mechanism’ for this show. This visual spectacle is created by a series of painted panels moving in remarkable patterns and combinations. The video is projected on and around, functioning as a character and an independent storytelling element layered on top of the stage action. Video for this piece was created in collaboration with Pablo Colapinto.
Venues
The Japan Society, New York, NY
Theatre Vidy Lausanne
Hamilton College, New York
REDCAT, Los Angeles
Cal Performances, Berkeley
Studio Theatre, DC
Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston
Cleveland Public Theatre, Ohio
The La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego, CA
EMPAC, Troy, NY
Yokohama Arts Foundation
Tokushima, Cultural & International Affairs Division
Kyoto Performing Arts Center Kyoto University of Art & Design
Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Credits
DIRECTOR Basil Twist
VIDEO DESIGN Peter Flaherty
LIGHTING DESIGN Andrew Hill
SOUND DESIGN Greg Duffin
Cast
Basil Twist
Jessica Scott
Kate Brehm
Oliver Dalzell
David Ojala
Phillippe Rodrigues-Jorda