Radiant French Fairytale

Using only simple technology and concepts from Indonesian shadow puppetry, wayang kulit, the Double 6 collective from France produce a mesmerizing shadow play to enjoy.

April 17, 2001

A small gauze screen is set above the stage at Theatre Luwes, a part of the Jakarta Art Institute. When this screen is positioned center stage in traditional shadow puppet shows, flashes of shadows, jumpy movements, stiffly folded arms and legs fill the stage.

In the hands of the French lighting technician, 42-year-old Eric Wurtz, this simple screen is transformed to produce fantastic visual displays.  Three women move on the stage and thei

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