So you have no idea what Pantomime Theatre is huh! Ok, lets figure it out.
Pantomime theatre is a theatrical performance with no conventional dialogue. None of the performers say a single word. A narrator helps fuse together the story with the help of a few sound effects and a recognizable soundtrack.
We take the multi-talented Dr. Persey Klaw into a recording studio, where he is given a script. Persey reads the script and adds a few of his on signatures to the story. We edit his dialogue and add music and sound effects where necessary. The audio narrative is then transferred to a CD, the performers then take the CD and their costumes to a venue. Once they arrive at a particular venue, the performers simply act out the story that the narrator is telling.
Due to bad acoustics at certain venues, projection of voice for a conventional theatre production can be compromised. With all of the story and dialogue on a pre-recorded track, everyone within range of the audio system can be reached.
Neo Eccentric Pantomime Theatre has been performed at all types of venues including; regular theatres, conference rooms, Pow Wow arbors, school gyms and even bars and pubs. We have had many successful shows over the last two years and hope to eventually expand and perform internationally. We have also performed at 2004 Calgary Stampede at the Indian Village, we hope to make a return to the Stampede in 2005, during its centennial year.
Here's a look at all of our succesful shows:
Napi and the Rock July 2002 Peigan Board of Education
Napi and the Rock August 2002 World Indigenous Peoples CE
Napi and the Rock June 2003 Blackfoot Confederacy Conference
Napi and the Rock August 2003 Peigan Nation Celebration
Napi and the Wise Man in Red September 2003
Napi and the Giant
Napi vs. Death November 2003 Aboriginal Resource Expo
Napi and the
Napi vs. Death December 2003
Napi saves Christmas December 2003 Montana Band Christmas Dinner
Napi and the Tobacco Thief January 2004 Siksika Youth Initiative
The Snagging Game February 2004 Reclaiming Squaw: Theatre Fest.
Napi meets Bucked-off Moose March 2004 AUN Arts Festival
Napi meets Bucked-off Moose April 2004 NSC Year End Dinner
Napi and the Killer Klown April 2004 Peigan Employment Services
Napi saves Bucked-off Moose May 2004 Alberta Aboriginal Justice Conf.
Neo Eccentric Ejector June 2004 Canada World Youth Fundraiser.
Napi and the Rock July 2004 Tsuu Tina Day Care
Napi and the Rock: Reloaded July 2004 Calgary Stampede
Napi and Pirate of Montana July 2004 Calgary Stampede
Neo Eccentric Explosion August 2004 Pacific Peoples Partnership Fund...
Napi and the Brainstorming Dogs October 2004 Youth Health Conference
Napi and the Demon of Halloween October 2004 Treaty 7 Education Conference
Napi vs. Nayla October 2004 Kainai Family Services workshop
Napi and the Invisible Warrior November 2004 Bannock and Jam Night
Wizard on the REZ! January 2005 Red Cross Fundraiser
Napi and the Pirate of Montana February 2005 Uof C Native Awareness Week
Trickster Trilogy March 2005 Trixster Fest - (MRC)
Wizard on the Rez March 2005 Camp Horizon - Honoring a Veteran
Napi and the Pirate of Montana April 2005 Red Lake Fundraiser, Liberty Lounge
An in depth article on all of the characters in the Land of Loome (Where All Fairy Tales Exist)
The Land of Loome
By
John Rory Loftus
Individuals:
Bax
The younger half brother of legendary trickster Nayla, Bax is a warrior trickster, half warrior half trickster. Bax has been prophesized to defeat the forces of Vamooth and bring an age of peace and stability to the
Billy the Kit
Billy the Kit is an outlaw that relies on his quick talking to confuse his adversaries, he use to work closely with Doc Hulliday but left him to join the Guild of Thieves.
Blackout Witch
The Blackout Witch was trained in the arts of Black Magic by Klawber. However her quick temper and lack of focus hindered her abilities so she was cast out by Klawber. In an attempt to gain more influence and respect she stole the Wooden Indian and used him as her protector till he was freed by Napi. Nowadays she studies by herself and has grown even more bitter and unpredictable.
Boogeyman
A creature that is dangerous and unpredictable, the Boogeyman is a nuisance and a constant threat.
The Buffalo Assassin lives to hunt, he is a master predator and will hunt any prey that catches his attention.
Bucked-off Moose
As an adolescent Bucked-off Moose was involved in an accident that has left him with his trademark injured ankle. Bucked-off Moose is notorious for having more guts than brains, always willing to combat the forces of evil; he lacks the needed skills and common sense to be more successful. Bucked-off Moose has become the sidekick for Napi, and is well liked by Nayla. What he lacks in those areas he makes up in his bravery and loyalty.
Chicken
Chicken
Chief Sikkattoo
Leader of the Elvin people, Chief Sikkatto is wise man that always looks out for the good of his people. Given the amount of dangers in the
Chilled-Out Witch
Trained in the arts of Hex Magic Chilled-Out Witch is a young and laid back individual that is often reclusive. She has a strong friendship with the Creepervine Queen and an equally strong rivalry with the Blackout Witch.
Creepervine Queen
The Creepervine Queen first appeared during the war between the Creepervine Dwarfs and the Ghoulie’s. She sided with the Dwarfs that would go on to win due to her assistance, and cast the Ghoulie’s out of, what is now known as the
Deadless the Destroyer
In an attempt to give his master physical form Klawber tried to use the Orb of Chaos to capture the spirit of Vamooth and than use the powers of the orb to give it a body. The experiment was a success except in stead of capturing the spirit of Vamooth it captured the ancient, rogue spirit of Deadless the Destroyer. Now that Deadless has the ability to manifest himself in the physical world he wreaks havoc on any occasion he can. Fortunately due to the way he was created he has two limitations one is that he is a prisoner of the Orb of Chaos until he is set free than he is a slave to who ever holds the orb. Second is that he has a vulnerability to spirit dust and will automatically return to the orb when his physical form comes in contact with spirit dust. The Orb of Chaos and Deadless were stolen from Klawber by the Tobacco Thief and were under his control till they were lost to the Gophers. The present location of the Orb of Chaos is not known.
Doc Hulliday
When partnered with Billy the Kit, Doc Hulliday was the muscle of the duo. They split up after Billy the Kit left to pursue more lucrative endeavors, where Doc was more into violence than greed.
Giant
From the realm of giants, Giant Buffalo got separated from his herd and crossed the border into the
Kawliga
Once the Wooden Indian, Kawliga is now the Indestructible Indian. Kawliga is a product of an attempt by Klawber to give his master, Vamooth, physical form. Klawber attempted to fuse an inanimate object with a soul, but found that he would only be able to do so with the magic tree of Rubicon, thus he would only have one attempt to pull it off. He successfully put a soul in the tree but it was that of Kawliga, furious with the results Klawber attempted to destroy Kawliga, but he was rescued by Blackout Witch. This left Kawliga in a not much better situation as he would do what Blackout Witch would command to pay off his debt of gratitude. It would not be until Napi defeated him and accidentally found a way to free him from his wooden state that Kawliga would know true freedom, now days Kawliga is solitary trying to find his way but will assist his friends from time to time.
Killer Klown
A former General in the Imperial Klown Army, Killer Klown lost his status when he apparently went insane and began to feed on his victims. He was detained and scheduled to be sent back to the home planet of the Klown Empire, for evaluation and punishment, when he escaped. During the escape attempt his vessel was damaged and he crashed in the mountains of the
Klawber
A high priest sorcerer in the arts of Black Magic, Klawber is a faithful servant to Vamooth, the evil Dark Lord. Klawbers main goal is to bring Vamooth to the physical realm, attempts to do so has resulted in the creation of Deadless and Kawliga. Klawber has also apprenticed the Blackout Witch in the past and currently has Nomakks, the evil trickster, as his servant. Presently the emergence of Bax has drawn the attention of Klawber drawing him out to play a more active role in the lives of the inhabitants of the
Ledoonjia
Ledoonjia is the daughter of Chief Sikkattoo, leader of the Elvin Tribe. She is a skilled hunter and highly intelligent, it is hoped that one day she will take her fathers place as leader of the Elvin People.
Princess Leda
Daughter of the Creepervine Queen, Leda has for most of her life been shielded within the
Mighty
The smallest of all the buffalo, Mighty Buffalo was cast out of the herd and left to fend for himself. He managed to survive and befriend many of the inhabitants of the
Napi
Napi is the self proclaimed anti-hero; he is always looking for adventures and for the opportunity to play tricks on unsuspecting victims. A trusted ally to the Elvin Tribe Chief Sikkattoo calls upon Napi to aid them for time to time. Napi has formed partnerships with Buck-off Moose, Kawliga, Nayla, Nighthawk, and on occasion Santi Clause. Armed with the power of the Thunderstick Napi is a formidable foe and beneficial partner; however his sometimes immature behavior can irritate those that he is working with.
Nayla
Nayla is a hunter-trickster, and the older sister to Bax. Bound by a strong code of honor and ethics Nayla finds the current state of the
Nighthawk
Patrolling the skies of the
Nomakks
Nomakks is the evil trickster and the apprentice of Klawber. As the foot solider for the force of Vamooth, he has been armed with various magical objects, including the Soul Chamber, which increases his skills and power. As an evil trickster his fighting skills, as great as they are, are eclipsed by his treachery and mind tricks. He is a formidable foe and even his master Klawber is cautious of him.
Pirate Shade
The Pirate of
Renntu
Once a respected warrior, Renntu turned to crime when he grew jealous of Napi and how he is held in such high regard within the Elvin Tribe. One day while out with Chief Sikkattoo he betrayed him and attempted to take control of the Elvin Tribe, this attempt was thwarted by a passing by Bucked-off Moose. Following which Renntu was exiled he then encountered an astray Vex and began working together. After mixed results in their actions they were enlisted into service by the Killer Klown which they found disempowering, so when they heard of the formation of the Guild of Thieves they quickly sought membership.
Santi Claus
The wise man in red, Santi Clause has traveled the world for countless years gaining knowledge and rare artifacts. He has taught Napi some of his tricks like the Resurrection Dance and gave him the Sleepy Rock. Santi Clause is respected by his fellow heroes for all of the knowledge and good will.
Spleen
Spleen is the sidekick to Pirate Shade, but is usually mistreated by him. Spleen is not the brightest and often easily confused or tricked. He is also a member of the Guild of Thieves but is again the brunt the others cruelty.
Tobacco Thief
The Tobacco Thief is a crafty character that has a history of stealing tobacco, put he has moved into more lucrative criminal activities. He lacks any real fighting skills and to compensate for this he stole the Orb of Chaos from Klawber, and therefore had control of Deadless the Destroyer. He later lost the orb to the Gophers, so he turned to the Guild of Thieves for increased protection and strength.
Vamooth
The essence of Vamooth dates back to the creation of the
Vex
Being a troll Vex has had a hard life for the most of his life he was shunned by all till one day he met Renntuu who befriended him together they enjoyed marginal success in various endeavors. They had a bad encounter with Killer Klown and then joined the Guild of Thieves.
Groups & Coalitions:
Blimpits
A group of fun loving creatures that live to play and have fun, famous for their Ball Dance. For the most part defenseless they are highly adapted for camouflage.
Creepervine Dwarfs
Dwellers of the
Elvin Tribe
Lead by Chief Sikkattoo they are a tribe of people that strive for a stable livelihood but find it difficult due to the other inhabitants of the
Ghoulies
A race of creatures that once lived within the
Gophers
Dwelling underground they have contempt for all surface dwellers and seek to over take the land. However they are not the brightest and all their attempts usually end in comical results. Their bickering amongst themselves also lead to problem for them, including the time they acquired the Orb of Chaos and unleashed Deadless the Destroyer.
Guild of Thieves
Formed by Pirate Shade the guild is composed of some of the vilest individuals in the
Imperial Klown Army
The iron hand for the Klown Empire, the Imperial Klown Army is feared through out the galaxy due to their ferocity and viciousness. Whether it be to put down a small uprising or an act of genocide, all that oppose the Klown Empire fear the arrival of the Imperial Klown Army; for once they arrive you are already dead.
Super Eagles
From the realm of giants the Super Eagles often cross over into the
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