THE STORY:
The Brothers Grimm collected stories that had been passed down through
the preceding centuries as folklore, and among these was a peculiar
tale about an unlikely brotherhood of animals who when abandoned by
their owner, make the unexplained decision to go to the town of Bremen
and become musicians.
The
tale has a deeper meaning relevant to those who feel outcast and set a
goal for a new life, and along the way, find a new home and community
of like-minded individuals to feel a part of, where they will not face
the threat of rejectionl
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THE MUSIC:
Many
songwriters have explored the theme of rejection and new beginnings,
and folk music in particular has given us a rich resource to draw from.
Gaedellica will bring its own special blend of
folk/jazz/classical infused sound to the story.
THE SHOW: Actor Ted Follows narrates
the story and Shadow Puppet Theatre brings the characters to life,
and each animal has its own story to "sing", performed by Gaedelica's Karen MacLeod and Jason Pfeiffer.
Artistic director Earl
McCluskie transforms the Jazz Room into
a mythical experience of light, sound and images.
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