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If you’ve never seen a wayang kuli performance (Balinese shadow theater) and you live in the San Francisco Bay Area I highly recommend getting over to one of Larry Reed’s ShadowLight productions. Saturday, March 11 at 8:15 is your next chance. I was first introduced to wayang kuli at a performance in Bali several years ago and have been entranced with it since. In fact, I brought home several beautifully crafted shadow puppets that decorate my house.
ShadowLight Productions has taken the traditional form of storytelling to the next level by employing new ways of using light, puppets, actors, music and storytelling to create a magical experience and unique productions using simple tools.
Here are the details:
WAYANG BALI: ARJUNA SAVES THE UNIVERSE (with a trick)
Performed by Larry Reed of ShadowLight Productions with live Wayang Gender musical accompaniment
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2006 — 8:15pm
NOE VALLEY MINISTRY
1021 Sanchez St
San Francisco, CA
A Mighty demon has fallen in love with a Daughter of Heaven. The Gods refuse to hand her over. Heaven is under siege. Only a human can save the universe – but first he must pass the test.
Shadow Master. Larry Reed has worked in theater for over three decades and is one of the first traditionally trained American performers of Balinese shadow theater, or wayang kulit. The improvisational element of Balinese theater makes each performance a unique event.
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Tickets:
$14 in advance, $16 at the door
www.noevalleymusicseries.com — 415 454-5230
Tickets also available at: Streetlight Records, Down Home Music and Tickets.com
~Cheryl
