Title of the Program:  
Japanese Folk Tales of Love & Woe
The Artistic Team:
Isaac Rathbone (Playwright)
Jennifer Rathbone (Director/Puppeteer)
Andrea Boccanfuso (Puppeteer/Achive/Design Dir.)
Joseph Hoffman (Puppeteer/Educational Director)
Julie Miller (Events/Fundraising Director)
Shalon Palmer (Sculptor)

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Jay Scott (Lighting Designer)

Performers:  
Laura Stockton and John Kohan
Archive of Past Shows:  2006 -  
2006   Locations/Dates &
Photos
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Locations & Dates:       2007      
Location:  2007             
Levittown Public School
Levittown, NY
Date:  March 7th Wednesday
Time: 12:15pm-1:45pm
For students of Levittown Schools
In the Museum Theatre of Corona Park, site of the US Open
Location:  2007 Union Sq. Park
Coalition of Asian Pacific
Americans Festival
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Find us at the Children's Fair!
Date:  May 6th Sunday
Time: 12pm-4pm Booth
Location:  TBD
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PUBLICITY PHOTOS FROM CAPA FESTIVAL MAY 7, 2006
PHOTOS FROM QMA PROGRAM MARCH 26TH 2006
Urashima Taro - Urashima
Taro & Merchant
Urashima Taro - Urashima
Taro
& Youth
Urashima Taro - Urashima Taro
& Maiden & Dragon King of the Sea
The Frog and The
Snake
The Samurai and His Two
Wives  
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Samurai & Fumiko
The Samurai & His Two
Wives
- Samurai Fights in Noble's army
The Frog and The
Snake
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Maiden & Samurai
The Frog and The Snake   -  Old Farmer & Young
Maiden
WOLF Family Series
Oracle Theatre, Inc., a non-profit, 501(c)(3) company, offers a unique theatrical experience. Tantalizing
all ages with mythological themes, historical accounts, fables, and literature, our goal is to better
educate the community about various cultures. And we are also in constant search for new voices and
undiscovered tales to be heard. Through new works, old stories, and anything that embodies a full
spirit, the dramatic presentations incorporate an array of visual and audio displays with live action. As a
company comprised of artists of diverse talents, the art of collaboration is our universal dedication.
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In Japanese Oral Tradition, there are many tales of gods and demons and
their interaction with humanity.  Through the mystical artistry of puppetry,
these gods and demons come alive to unveil sagas about beauty, love,
youth, and man’s values.  Our performance incorporates elements of
traditional styles of Japanese Theatre such as, Bunraku, Noh, and Kabuki,
with Modern techniques of projection.

Through a journey to distant lands of an ancient time, we take you on a path
of enlightenment.  The road is windy and sometimes threatened with mystical
beasts and unfortunate circumstances.  If you are courageous, we'll whisk
you away to follow our dancing puppetry and live actors as they battle life’s
challenges.  

The Story of Urashima Taro: A Magical Sea Turtle rewards a Fisherman.  
Mystical surprises lurk in the waters and in the capture of youth.  Will you
believe your eyes and ears?

The Samurai and His Two Wives: A Samurai, displeased with his feeble lot,
searches for happiness in wealth and success.  Our misguided hero is
dismayed with what he discovers and longs for that which is lost.

The Frog and The Snake: A Simply Irresistible Snake, a Helpless Frog, and
a Man, who has several daughters, create an interesting predicament.  Good
deeds, clever tricks, and loyalty create a powerful tale of love and woe.

Join us in this magical revue of Japanese Myths retold through the art of
puppetry, live action, and music.  
Photo of Japanese Tea Garden
Shrine
by: J.Rathbone
Locations & Dates:       2008      
Location:  2008             
Old Mill Rd. Public School
Merrick, NY
Date:  May 7th
For about 450 K-6 students