Chang-Er Flies to the Moon current season
An enthralling visual theatrical experience, that blends a range of traditional and contemporary performance styles to tell the much-beloved tale of the Chinese moon goddess Chang-Er and her husband, the archer-hero Hou Yi.
Tiger Tales current season
One of CTW’s most popular shows, Tiger Tales uses colorful reproductions of antique shadow figures to tell four tales of power and survival of the small in the modern jungle, narrated with sly witand earthy humor by a wise old rabbit to her granddaughter.
Hao Bang Ya, Dragon current season
The ancient art form of traditional Chinese hand puppetry is highlighted in this series of shows that feature song, audience participation, wise Chinese sayings, and much comic business. Each annual production is hosted by that year’s zodiac animal, the dragon in this case. Suitable for younger audiences and small venues.
CTW has adapted scenes from the classic epic adventure tale Journey to the West, which follows the hilarious exploits of the great trickster hero Monkey King. Here we see him at his naughtiest, as he gathers superpowers and shakes the foundations of Heaven. Ruckus inevitably ensues!
Monkey King takes time off from his Journey to the West to travel to the Big Apple. He makes friends with the Statue of Liberty, crazy bus drivers….and King Kong! A hand puppet spectacle of gigantic proportions.
The ancient art form of traditional Chinese hand puppetry is highlighted in this series of shows that feature song, audience participation, wise Chinese sayings, and much comic business. Each annual production is hosted by that year’s zodiac animal, the tiger in this case. Suitable for younger audiences and small venues.
The ancient art form of traditional Chinese hand puppetry is highlighted in this series of shows that feature song, audience participation, wise Chinese sayings, and much comic business. Each annual production is hosted by that year’s zodiac animal, the rabbit in this case. Suitable for younger audiences and small venues.
A docu-comical adventure is spun out of found objects and kitchen utensils, featuring the intrepid chopstick Kaspar in his pursuit of the materialistic American Dream. The story uses humor and pathos to shed light on the real-life plight of illegal Chinese immigrants following the shipwreck of the Golden Adventure.
Traditional Taiwanese culture is revealed through hand puppets, folk song, and story. Various scenes show off the dramatic range of these expressive little puppets including humor, romance, and martial arts.
Developed specifically for young audiences, Zodiac uses the magic of overhead projector shadow puppetry to illuminate the stories behind the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
