Vasalisa!
The Russian Cinderella
This intriguing Russian folktale combines the art forms of puppetry and storytelling to create a uniquely warm and intimate theatrical experience. Vasalisa is a young girl who is bequeathed a "magic" doll by her dying mother to guide her when she is lost or unsure. When her father marries again, she is sent deep into the woods by her wicked stepfamily to seek fire from the mythical witch Baba Yaga.
Vasalisa passes the tests set before her and in the process learns to trust herself.
"Tale of Vasalisa fascinates audience...everyone sat captivated." - Post and Courier, Charleston, SC.
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Performed on a simple table top with an array of rod and found object puppets.
Adapted, designed, built, directed, and performed by Pamella O'Connor
One person show
A cleared 8'x10' space
Access to a normal 110-V outlet
Performer provides sound system
1 1/4 hour set-up
45 minute tear-down
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