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THE PARADISE THEATRE SCHOOL: THE MONKEYS OF PLANGON HILL
Set in contemporary Indonesia, THE MONKEYS OF PLANGON HILL, tells the story of Janet ( Pattie Miles Van Beuzekom) a British travel writer, intent on discovering an attraction never before included in a guidebook. Janet becomes unwilling to move on after witnessing a strange rite at a holy gravesite inhabited by monkeys. This supernatural ceremony, partly due to her presence, turns life threatening and spins this thriller out of control.
Director Erik Van Beuzekom, is part Indonesian and was drawn to the story on many levels. He says, I chose this piece because it represented a unique story where Eastern mysticism meets the West. It is an ancient brooding dream of enchantment. As a director, I wanted to challenge myself to work outside of realistic representation on stage.
THE MONKEYS OF PLANGON HILL combines intense mask work with Craig Jacobrown of The Maskery in Indianola, Wa, dance and monkey movement directed by local performance artist Camille Hildebrant, and consultation from primate expert and actor, Denise Fleener.
Van Beuzekom states, Craig, with the mask work, has opened up a tremendous opportunity for actors to expand their repertoire. Camille has brought a tremendous amount of confidence to the ensemble as well as a lifetime of movement capability. Denise has combined her unique skill as an actor and a primate expert to help the actors playing monkeys inhabit the day to day life of the characters communicative skills.
Along with Van Beuzekom the design team includes scenic painter Michelle Stay, hair and make- up designer Angela Agnew, lighting and sound designer Steve Arbuckle, and stage manager Susan Latham.
The ensemble of actors playing the monkeys is Consuelo Aduviso, Kristina Whipple, Daniel Nidzgorski, Gabe Van Lelyveld, and Camille Hildebrant. The cast also includes the talents of Terry Campbell and Craig Jacobrown.
This performance is rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images.
The Paradise Theatre School is located in the old country chapel with the red roof at 161 Center Road just south of the Beaver Valley and Center crossroads.
You can contact The Paradise Theatre School with questions at theparadise@earthlink.net or 360.643.3493. The Paradise no longer takes reservations over the phone.
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LocationThe Paradise Theatre School
161 Center Rd
Chimacum, WA 98325
United States
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