Through the power of puppetry, science, and light, the Magic Lantern Anthology guides you through future folklore and forgotten myths. Featuring Jacob Graham, the Cast from Heaven, and a never before seen form of light puppetry. told through the eyes of a scientist, the Anthology speaks with new language from a gentle world not too far away.
Michael Vandergard and Preston Wollner - Photo by Richard Termine
Part 1 - Future Folklore
Based on the fable of John Henry, Future Folklore is about the invention of automated cars that can sense danger before it happens. In this tale, a race between self-driving cars is thrown into chaos when a drunk human racer threatens both their safety and superiority.
Lead Puppeteers: MIchael Vandergard & Preston WOllner
A note about Light Puppetry - This form of puppetry consists of birefringent materials between cross polarizers. The process was developed by Michael Vandergard.
Sasha Panyuta and Cabbage Photo by Krill Bykanov
Part 2 - Cabbage n Co
Ms Sasha comforts a struggling Cabbage. Featuring original music and hand made puppets, cabbage n co is written and directed by Sasha Panyuta
Starring
Sasha Panyuta - Ms. Sasha
Cabbage - Michael Vandergard
Music Produced by Jono Currier
Music Written and composed by - Jono Currier, Michael Vandergard, and Sasha Panyuta
Cam Upton - Photo by Krill Bykanov
Part 3 - GLOW UP
a worm, who ought to be sleeping, is awaken by a bug and chaos ensues. Created by Cam Upton and Preston Wollner of "MUST BE NICE"
Lead Puppeteers - Cam Upton, Preston Wollner
Puppet fabricated by Cam Upton
Part4 - CAST from Heaven
Cast from Heaven follows the story of a magical being seeking to leave the world forever by the spiritual act of creation and light. Starring Jacob Graham and their “Cast from Heaven”, this piece shows the birth of snow, rainbows and light.
Starring:
Jacob Graham
&
The Cast from Heaven:
Sasha PaNYUTA
Jono Currier
Michael Vandergard
Dan Cordle as the Scientist - Photo by Richard Termine
Preston Wollner and Michael Vandergard - Photo by Richard Termine
Michael Vandergard and Preston Wollner - Photo by Richard Termine
Michael Vandergard and Preston Wollner - Photo by Richard Termine
Preston Wollner and Michael Vandergard - Photo by Richard Termine
