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Manual Cinema constructs a Macbeth-inspired film live with shadow puppets, tiny sets, sound and music.
Manual Cinema lets the audience watch a Macbeth-inspired film being assembled live from paper puppets, miniature sets, cameras, and overhead projectors. Opening night of this NYC premiere offers a rare hybrid of theater and cinema, supported by live original music and immersive sound.
What to expect
Take your seat before the 7:30 PM curtain and watch both the tabletop filmmaking and the completed images above it. The performance combines live manipulation, projected cinema, sound design, and an original score.
Good to know
- The Thursday performance starts at 7:30 PM.
- The run continues through Saturday, October 17.
- Tickets are listed from $60 to $100.
- The performance takes place at NYU Skirball.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
When is the Thursday performance?
The October 15 performance is scheduled for 7:30 PM.
How much are tickets?
The event page lists tickets ranging from $60 to $100.
What kind of performance is this?
It combines live theater, shadow puppetry, projected cinema, sound, and music.
Is this a New York premiere?
Yes, NYU Skirball identifies the engagement as an NYC premiere.