An alternative cut of the first installment of The Myths of Bharam Chak series, "14 Copper Monkey Returns the Secret of Time." This version combines the shadow puppet film used in performance with the audio of the premiere, providing a "close up" on the action and focusing on the puppet show. (You can hear the audience reaction throughout the video). The story is told in the constructed language of Bharam Chak, with shadow puppetry and 31--EDO microtonal music & percussion. 14 Copper Monkey is the servant to the Drum Queen, the creator deity who plays The Rhythm of Life. This myth tells of how he discovers, loses and recovers The Secret of Time. Themes include the resolution of opposites, and the victory of spirit and intellect over force. A work in progress, The Myths of Bharam Chak will continue with further adventures of 14 Copper Monkey. Performed by Temporal Mechanics Union, Thursday May 5, 2011 Robert Brown Theatre, Cowley College, Arkansas City, KS The Mechanics: Zach! Barrett, Wayne Farley, Mike Fell, Bryan McChesney, Chris Mayer, Josh Waldorf Art direction by Mike Fell. Lead character design by Michael Bowling. Shadow puppets and props created by Michael Bowling, Sebastian Garcia, Marc Hunt, Joeni Johnson, Cody Parris-Miller, Haleigh Sills, Jessie Vega and Caleb Walker. Technical direction by Jamison Rhoads. Language of Bharam Chak, story and music by Chris Mayer.
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