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| FACING BOTH WAYS |
by Lisa Aimee Sturz
Script by Andrew Campbell
Music by Michael Eagan
Puppets by Lisa Aimee Sturz
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| TALIESIN, the wise man and shaman rises from the depths. (Head carved
in green foam and coated with Epoxy. Body of wood, foam, fabric, and sticks) |
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"I am the wind upon the sea
I am a wave upon the ocean
I am the sound of the sea
I am a teardrop of the sun..." |
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| "The magic of puppetry comes to in a poetic celebration
of ritual and myth. In this triumphant return to the simple art of storytelling,
the primitive rites containing the seeds of theatre are renewed ......Actors
and puppeteers explore dramatic rituals through impersonation of men, animals,
the sun, and supernatural human beings. Through these dramatic presentations,
the mysteries of the universe are examined as humanity comes to terms with
the duality of nature and the cyclical pattern of life. Facing Both Ways,
created by Lisa Aimee Sturz and scripted by Andrew Campbell, is crafted
with such love and care it uplifts and inspires. Based on Celtic mythology,
this is a beautiful lyric poem featuring glorious harp solos by Michael
Eagan." THE LOS ANGELES READER |
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| Animals symbolizing the planets begin to rotate around TALIESIN (the
sun) in a wonderful music of the spheres. They sing the questions of the
Universe. After each verse, TALIESIN bops them on the head, their heads
come off and rearrange onto a different body. |
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| "Why is it that a stone is hard?
Why is a thorn so sharp?
How came tales to the bard
And music to the harp?." |
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| "In what age did man gain might?
When were seasons unfurled?
What did live 'fore dark and light?
From where sprang the roots of the world?" |
