Infinite Noir is a new work of contemporary puppet theatre that highlights the art of puppetry as a multi-faceted form of theatrical story telling.  The puppet styles employed in this piece include shadow puppetry, object manipulation, and modified Bunraku technique.  The inspiration comes from the imagery and story lines common to Film Noir classics; the “infinite” in the title refers to the circular nature of the piece – a story that unfolds, winds up where it started, and then unfolds again.  Think The Maltese Falcon meets The Twilight Zone.  This is a non-verbal work; there will be live music and sound effects. 

 

Infinite Noir began its life in a workshop at the National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Connecticut, where I had been invited in 2001 to develop a short piece as an “emerging artist.” The result was a 14-minute piece titled Infinite Noir, which had four well-received workshop performances. 

 

This newly expanded piece makes its Seattle debut thanks to a wonderful group of theatre artists, the patience of friends and family, and a number of generous funders.

 

-- Douglas Paasch

A Mysterious Woman.  A Private Eye. 

An intriguing proposition; shadowy dealings.

 

INFINITE NOIR

 

A new puppet theatre piece

Written and Directed by Douglas N. Paasch

 

Only 6 performances:

July 27-29 & August 3-5 @ 8pm

Running time is less than 1 hour – no late seating!

 

East Hall Theater

1525 10th Avenue, 2nd Floor

(on Capitol Hill in Seattle)

 

Tickets: $7.00


or by calling 1-800-838-3006

 

For more information about the production,
call 206-260-3888

or email Infinite Noir
or download the official press release in PDF format
And read the Seattle P-I article about the show

 

Ensemble:  Greg Carter, Sarah Harlett, Kirsten Hopkins, Alyssa Keene, Annett Mateo, and Margaret Savas.

Music by: Brian Kent

Designers:  Beth Hersh, Erin Eave, Annett Mateo

Stage Manager:  Jodi Briscoe

 

This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, City of Seattle.  Additional support provided by: 4Culture, The Jim Henson Foundation, and Puppeteers of America.