‘Wayang Esther: A Contemporary Retelling of the Book of Esther" features an exquisite global collection of shadow theater at the Mandell Jewish Community Center in West Hartford, in collaboration with the University of Connecticut Puppet Arts Program and Gamelan Son of Lion from New York CIty.
The production of “Wayang Esther,” commissioned by the Mandell JCC, features newly-created puppets based on an illuminated scroll of The Book of Esther that was made in Venice, Italy circa 1740 and is now in the collection of Hebrew Union College (New York City).
The performance combines shadow puppetry in the style of Indonesian wayang kulit, with contemporary shadow projections mixed live and projected on stage to cinematic dimensions.
Along with the production there is an exhibition titled Purim PUppetry at the Mandell JCC's Chase Family Gallery, running through March 31.
Tickets ($20 Adults | Children Free) for the March 12 and March 13 performances are on sale now, www.mandelljcc.org/tix.
For more information, contact: Mandell JCC at (860) 236-4571