Performed November 2023 at the Bryant Lake Bowl
TRIPPY TRIPTYCH VOL. 1: BLACKLIGHT
Rating: recommended for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $15.
A collection of three stories told through the art of puppetry and physical theatre, entirely in blacklight: a psychedelic electronica musical from another world, a dark fable about love and loss, and a morning routine disrupted by the surreal. See it the first three weekends in November at the Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater!
PERFORMANCES:
Friday November 3 at 7pm.
Saturday November 4 at 3pm.
Friday November 10 at 7pm.
Saturday November 11 at 3pm.
Friday November 17 at 7pm.
Saturday November 18 at 3pm.
PERFORMED BY
Marc Berg, Aaron Fiskradatz, Rhiannon Fiskradatz, Kristina Jansons, Thalia Kostman, Josh Vogen, and Cheryl Yakacki
Understudies and Advisors : Lindsey Oetken and Andrew Rosdail
For more info about the performers, see the “About Us” page of this website!
“The Center of Everything”
Written and directed by Thalia Kostman
Electronic music by Keith Kostman, lyrics and melody by Thalia Kostman
Vocals: Thalia Kostman (The Core), Rhiannon Fiskradatz (The Monster/Soul Collector), Marc Berg (Slug), Cheryl Yakacki (Slug chorus, Ancestor, Mermaid), Josh Vogen (Slug chorus, Ancestor), Kristina Jansons (Slug chorus, Mermaid)
Fight choreography by Dylan Kostman
The first section is a psychedelic, electronica musical that tells the story of a distant world populated by peaceful little creatures, who are under the threat of a hungry monster devouring everything in sight. A prophecy says they must awaken a sleeping titan in their planet’s core to save them. “This piece uses physical theatre techniques to create a world of magical shapes and movement, like in our past productions Bellerophon’s Shadow and Chroma, but this time the illusions will be even stronger thanks to the blacklight effect,” says Thalia
“The Button”
Directed by Kristina Jansons
Written by Marc Berg and Thalia Kostman
Show and puppet build by Kristina Jansons and Josh Vogen
Music by Steven Zubich
The middle section is a comedic tale that follows a puppet whose everyday breakfast routine is interrupted by an unexpected delivery, which quickly turns their quiet morning into a madcap, surreal farce. “It’s the Muppets meets the Twilight Zone,” says Kristina, “Each scene becomes more bizarre than the last, and a strict routine diminishes into utter chaos. I’m looking forward to many laughs on and off stage as our Phantoms enter full play-mode!”
“The Alchemist’s Bargain”
Written and directed by Marc Berg
Music by Steven Zubich
Josh Vogen as The Hero, Marc Berg as The Alchemist and Ghost Children, Rhiannon Fiskradatz as The Witch, Cheryl Yakacki as The Sailor and Ghost Children, Aaron Fiskradatz as The King, Thalia Kostman as Ghost Children, Kristina Jansons as The Beloved
The third and final section is a dark fable written entirely in poetic verse. It tells the story of an unnamed Hero traveling to a mysterious and powerful Alchemist to revive their deceased love. The Hero must seek out three ingredients to complete the spell – a task easier said than done. “I’ve always been inspired by visionaries of fantastical and macabre works of puppetry, film, and animation…Guillermo Del Toro, Toby Froud, Henry Selick to name a few. Their influence permeates just about everything I do, and this piece is certainly no exception. What can I say? I’ll always be a creepy kid at heart. I can’t help myself,” says Marc.
Special Thanks To:
Marine Dumas, Emily Isakson, Jon Vogen, Leslie Vincent, Jenna Ray, Claire Biringer, Caitlyn Ruen, Thomas Buan, Robert Eckardt, James Mertz, Chris Kostman, Alex Yang, Brian Bishop, Joe Schmidt, Barbara Schmidt, Kerry Landin, Jimmy Quach, Katie Asfeld, Rachel Johnson, Cinnamon Whaley, Paddy Morgan, Emily Roberts, Laura Wilhelm, Shane Donahue, The Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater staff
Concept Art
Production Photos by Emily Isakson
Audience Reviews
“If you’re looking for an amazing experience, check out Phantom Chorus at the Bryant Lake Bowl!”
“An absolutely wonderful show from Phantom Chorus is at the BLB for a few more days and if you love puppets and blacklights etc you want to see this! Plus music by the incomparable Steven Zubich!”
“I’m a sucker for questing stories and those ghost puppets were so sad/cute…the movement in The Center of Everything was gorgeous, and I definitely couldn’t stop giggling during the pure muppet-ness The Puppet. This troupe is really spectacular at working together, it’s amazing to see.”