Event

The Paper Hat Game

The Paper Hat Game tells Scotty Iseri's true story of his adventures (and misadventures) as whimsical prankster "The Paper Hat Guy" through the language of Toy Theater and projection. The hero of this visual kaleidoscope has a simple game: handing out paper hats on the subway with the intention of bringing a bit of childlike joy to daily commuters. But even heroes fall on hard times, and despite the Paper Hat Guys daily attempt to brighten the city, the city isnt always able to reciprocate. Torry Bend transforms this almost-true story into a constantly shifting landscape of city life. The story finds its shape with live puppetry, intricate models, photo-motion video and a collage of shifting scenery all layered into a performance space only slightly bigger than an oven. With dreamlike video designed by Raquel Salvatella de Prada, a gritty soundscape, and live puppetry, the performance offers a voyage into the psychological and physical workings of a large city.

Created & Directed by Torry Bend
Video Designer: Raquel Salvatella de Prada
Puppeteers: Angela Olson, Steve Ackerman, Yoko Myoi, Drina Dunlap, Alex Young
Stage Manager: Luisa Sanchez
Understudy: Sarah Krainin
Sound design: Colbert Davis and Matt Hubbs
Light design: Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Movement Director: Kate Brehm

A Co-Production of 3-Legged Dog and The Tank
As Part of Flint & Tinder