Fratturato Teatro - Part 2 of 4

A video of the first performance of "Fratturato Teatro" (2008-2009) for puppet theater and four musicians, American Academy in Rome. Fratturato Teatro is a work for ceremonial puppet theater, with the music driving the narrative. It is a retelling of Livy’s (59 BC — 17 AD) ancient account of the story of Romulus and Remus, and the formation of Rome. The work was premiered on May 30, 2009, at the American Academy in Rome, by The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble. CREDITS: Puppets: designed and built by Maryann Kranis, Heather Freedman and Michael Aitken Starling Videos: Jennifer Coates Flanking Panels: David Humphrey The River: Marie Lorenz The Hills: Jeff Williams Lighting: Clement Coleman Direction: Rosa Lowinger Choreography: Brenda Way Stage Design: Andrew Kranis Puppeteers: Members of the American Academy in Rome (2008-09 term): Nadja Barlera, Carrie Benes, Margaret Fisher, Heather Freedman, David Humphrey, Annie Labatt, Rosa Lowinger, John Parker, Gregory Tentler, Margaret Zamos-Monteith Music performed by The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble: Eric Zivian (piano), Tanya Tomkins (cello), Chris Froh (percussion), Jeff Anderle (clarinet) Video: Timothy Allen and Hisham Bizri Special thanks to Martin Brody, Anne Coulson, and the American Academy in Rome

Channel: YouTube Video Length: 9m 1s Date Found: Thu, Jul 29 2010 11:03 PM Category: Entertainment Date Produced: Thu, Jul 29 2010 6:02 PM View Count: 0