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Jim Julien
Immersive/Interactive Experience
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This show has been canceled.
"Krampus Gets Cramped" is an intimate shadow puppet piece that will use back-lit "crankie" boxes to tell this story. Crankies are storytelling machines that use a paper or cloth scroll to illustrate the narrative. This piece will utilize a series of different crankies and other forms of puppetry to tell the myth of Krampus, the Christmas demon and the psychobilly, gorehound rock and roll band, The Cramps. And how they all met in the East Village in NYC in the late 70s. This will be a multimedia performance with narration, music and sound effects along with the wild puppetry. The piece will mix real historical facts about The Cramps along with fictional fantasy of their fabulous rock and roll lifestyle and beyond.
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September 5, 2024 7.00pm
20 N American St.
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 13, 2024 7.00pm
20 N American St.
General Admission: $25
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September 15, 2024 4.00pm
20 N American St.
General Admission: $25
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September 19, 2024 8.30pm
20 N American St.
General Admission: $25
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September 21, 2024 2.30pm
20 N American St.
General Admission: $25
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September 25, 2024 7.00pm
20 N American St.
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
September 28, 2024 5.30pm
20 N American St.
General Admission: $25
PWYC Options
About the Artist
Jim Julien is a puppeteer, playwright and performance artist who has participated in many Fringe festivals over the years. His work has focused primarily on shadow puppets, but he has utilized a multiple of puppet genres. He has also used vanilla pudding and fake dog urine to make his work even more special. Jim is particularly interested in using puppetry as a unique storytelling method that focuses sculpture and performance to explore narratives that are unusual and original.
Accessibility & Content Considerations
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This event is appropriate for ages 18+
Violent ContentAdult Language
Audience Interaction
Because the raunchy and weird content of this show, this is not a puppet show for children.
Covid-19 Safety policy
Masks are required during this event
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