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 Folkore
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
The scientist is Portrayed by Dan Cordle
A note about Light Puppetry - This form of puppetry consists of birefringent materials between cross polarizers. The process was developed by Michael Vandergard.
Part 2 - 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
