Behind-the-Scenes of 'The Soldier's Tale' at Aurora Theatre Company

Co-Directors Tom Ross and Muriel Maffre, Actors L. Peter Callender and Joan Mankin, and Music Director Mary Chun discuss THE SOLDIER'S TALE and their experiences working on the show.

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THE SOLDIER'S TALE
based on Igor Stravinsky's 1918 musical work
book by C.F. Ramuz, english version by Donald Pippin
directed by Muriel Maffre & Tom Ross
musical direction by Mary Chun

November 11 - December 18, 2011

An enchanting, one-of-a-kind collaboration between Artistic Director Tom Ross and former San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Muriel Maffre, this re-imagined production of Igor Stravinsky's THE SOLDIER'S TALE will feature four musicians performing Stravinsky's visionary score, actors L. Peter Callender and Joan Mankin, a life-size puppet, and Maffre dancing the role of the king's daughter, as well as acting as master puppeteer. Written in 1918, and set to music by Igor Stravinsky (The Rite of Spring), THE SOLDIER'S TALE is based on a Russian folk tale about a soldier who makes a deal with the devil, trading his fiddle for a book that predicts the future.

Cast:
L. Peter Callender*
Muriel Maffre
Joan Mankin*
and the musicians of Earplay

Design:
Fumiko Bielefeldt+ costumes
Jim Cave lights
Benjamin Pierce sets

*Member of Actors Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers
+Member, United Scenic Artists

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