Caws & Effect

Mind of a Snail Puppet Co.—MTC Up the Alley

Chloé Ziner and Jessica Gabriel are back with another shadow puppet show, this time with two overhead projectors, a larger screen and larger venue. I really enjoyed their show Against Gravity last year, and this one was even better. They tell the life story of a couple of crows, which they make into a fantastical visual display that is comprised of artistically layered backgrounds and the shadow outlines of the various creatures in the story. There is more physical theatre in this year’s show, especially at the beginning, which is a nice addition. They also created the soundtrack which blends nicely with the action on the screen.

Murray Hunter