Metamorphosis
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What Poetry offers to Literature, Puppetry can bring to the Theater. "Metamorphosis" is a collection of original short stories not told with words, but with the metaphorical grace of Puppets.
The context of the vignettes ranges from the trivial to the metaphysical. A strong emphasis lies on imagery, made possible through the surrealistic quality inherit in Puppets.
"Metamorphosis" depicts the constantly changing nature of our existence and our perception. Nothing remains the way it seems to be, as it does not matter what we see but how we see it. .
The cast consists of the most intricate marionettes and rod puppets carved of wood, as well as unforgettable characters created simply with silk scarves and the hands and feet of the puppeteer.
Metamorphosis – Poetry in motion- premiered at the National Theater of Iceland May 14th 2006.
Conceived and performed by
Directed by Augusta Skuladottir
Puppets, Music and Set design by Bernd Ogrodnik
Lighting design by Pall Ragnarssson
Costumes by Thorunn E. Sveinsdottir
With a formal background in classical music, fine woodworking, children's books illustration and movement arts, Bernd Ogrodnik has been a prominent figure in the world of Puppetry since 1986.
German born Ogrodnik has toured extensively all across Europe, USA, Canada and Asia as a performer, director and lecturer at International Theater Festivals, Universities and Conferences.
He has been performing and creating Puppets and Masks for various Theaters around the world, for Films, Television, Commercials and Museums.
Bernd Ogrodnik and his Theater is now home based in Iceland, where he also serves as "House Puppeteer of the National Theater of Iceland."
He is co-founder and artistic director of the Icelandic Center for Puppetry Arts.
German born Ogrodnik has toured extensively all across Europe, USA, Canada and Asia as a performer, director and lecturer at International Theater Festivals, Universities and Conferences.
He has been performing and creating Puppets and Masks for various Theaters around the world, for Films, Television, Commercials and Museums.
Bernd Ogrodnik and his Theater is now home based in Iceland, where he also serves as "House Puppeteer of the National Theater of Iceland."
He is co-founder and artistic director of the Icelandic Center for Puppetry Arts.
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