Event

The Paper Hat Game

The Paper Hat Game tells Scotty Iseri's true story of his adventures (and misadventures) as whimsical prankster "The Paper Hat Guy" through the language of Toy Theater and projection. The hero of this visual kaleidoscope has a simple game: handing out paper hats on the subway with the intention of bringing a bit of childlike joy to daily commuters. But even heroes fall on hard times, and despite the Paper Hat Guys daily attempt to brighten the city, the city isnt always able to reciprocate. Torry Bend transforms this almost-true story into a constantly shifting landscape of city life. The story finds its shape with live puppetry, intricate models, photo-motion video and a collage of shifting scenery all layered into a performance space only slightly bigger than an oven. With dreamlike video designed by Raquel Salvatella de Prada, a gritty soundscape, and live puppetry, the performance offers a voyage into the psychological and physical workings of a large city.

A Co-Production with 3-Legged Dog
At 3-Legged Dog
80 Greenwich Street, NYC

Created & Directed by Torry Bend
Video Designer: Raquel Salvatella de Prada
Puppet Designer: Aaron Haskell
Puppeteers: Angela Olson, Steve Ackerman, Yoko Myoi, Ashley Winkfield, Alex Young
Stage Manager: Luisa Sanchez
Sound design: Colbert Davis and Matt Hubbs
Light design: Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew
Movement Director: Kate Brehm
Assistant Video Designer: Thomas Kavanagh
Assistant Light Design: Christian Specht
Electrician: Tomas Del Valle