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ICARUS: A New Play

ICARUS is an ground-breaking new play based on the Greek myth of the same name - featuring large-scale puppets, masks, dance and original music.

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ICARUS: A New Play

ICARUS: A New Play

ICARUS: A New Play

ICARUS: A New Play

ICARUS: A New Play

ICARUS is an ground-breaking new play based on the Greek myth of the same name - featuring large-scale puppets, masks, dance and original music.

ICARUS is an ground-breaking new play based on the Greek myth of the same name - featuring large-scale puppets, masks, dance and original music.

ICARUS is an ground-breaking new play based on the Greek myth of the same name - featuring large-scale puppets, masks, dance and original music.

ICARUS is an ground-breaking new play based on the Greek myth of the same name - featuring large-scale puppets, masks, dance and original music.

Stefano Brancato
Stefano Brancato
Stefano Brancato
Stefano Brancato
1 Campaign |
New York, United States
$9,576 USD 134 backers
63% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

 

ICARUS: A New Play

All Donations are Tax Deductible                         

 

OUR GOAL

This March, we are excited to further develop ICARUS through this showcase. We will present and stage several scenes from the production at the Henson Carriage House for invited guests and industry professionals.

ICARUS has been in development for several years, including successful workshops at the Connecticut Repertory Theater, The University of Connecticut and the National Puppetry Conference at the O’Neill Theater Center.

The show has already garnered significant accolades from Journal Inquirer and The Puppetry Journal and has received support through a prestigious grant from the Jim Henson Foundation.

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

ALL of your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donations will go towards:

 1. Materials for our puppets, costumes, props, and set

 2. Artist fees (stipends for actors, designers, writers, composer, and musicians)

  • STEP 1: Create an Indiegogo account (so we know who you are and can contact you with our thanks)
  • STEP 2: Select your donation level
  • STEP 3: Click submit and share our page with your friends

 

THE TEAM

Stefano Brancato: Co-Creator/Director
Michael Bush: Co-Creator/ Puppet Design 
Michael Goldfried: Co-writer/ Dramaturg/ Associate Director
Tom Swafford: Composer/ Music Director
Mitchell Travers: Costume Design
Alex Goldberg: Lighting Design
Doug Murphy: Producer

The show's co-creators Stefano Brancato and Michael Bush were featured in Puppetery International Magazine as two of the “40 Under 40” artists to watch, and the show’s co-writer Michael Goldfried has been awarded grants from the NEA/TCG and the Drama League of New York. We are delighted to be joined by the eminently talented composer and musician Tom Swafford, who has written original music for the show.

 

THE STORY

Blinded by ambition. Longing for family. Tempted by fate. 

The ancient Kingdom of Crete is in turmoil. Daedalus, the Royal Inventor whose wife was taken from him by Posiedon, God of the seas, is struggling to raise his willful son, Icarus. The boy is haunted each night by dreams of a mysterious woman who calls him to the sea. 

Within the Royal Palace, the King is obsessed with procuring an heir and is willing to anger the Gods to make it so. A vengeful Poseidon bewitches Queen Pasaphae to mate with a white bull and she gives birth to the Minotaur. In the midst of this turmoil, storms rage, revolution looms, and there are choices to be made.

 

"An amazing hypnotic, and original achievement!" 
- Kory Loucks, The Journal Inquirer

"Mr Brancato and Mr. Bush dug far below the surface of the tale to create characters with complexity and depth."
- Steve Abrams, The Puppetry Journal                                           

 

Thank you in advance from all of us on the ICARUS team - and a special thanks to Great Small Works for their fiscal sponsorship and support.

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Citizen of Crete

$10 USD
Thank you for joining our world. You will receive a personal shout out on the official ICARUS Facebook page.
12 claimed

Gladiator

$25 USD
You're willing to stand for us and we thank you. You will receive recognition in the ICARUS program.
34 claimed

Argonaut

$50 USD
You're helping ICARUS set sail. We couldn't do it without you! You will receive a signed program from the creative team and cast.
29 claimed

Royal Advisor

$100 USD
We appreciate your words of wisdom. You will receive the exclusive opportunity to conduct a personal Question and Answer with one of the creators via phone. (Please include your phone number in the address box.)
8 claimed

Royalty

$200 USD
We praise your kind benevolence! You will receive a signed 5x7 photo from the show and a feather from Icarus' legendary wings.
7 claimed

Hero

$300 USD
Generous spirit, willing to help those in need... you will be celebrated for years to come! For your deeds you will receive a hand-crafted one-of-a-kind invitation from King Minos and Queen Pasephae requesting the attendance of you and a guest at the ICARUS showcase.
3 out of 6 of claimed

Oracle

$500 USD
You've fortold the future of all the greats. Can you help forsee ours? We will name one of our "Beggar Puppets" after you! In addition, you will receive two tickets to the ICARUS showcase.
1 out of 6 of claimed

Muse

$750 USD
You make the creation of ICARUS possible and thus share in our creative joy. You will receive an exclusive puppet manipulation workshop with creators, Stefano Brancato and Michael Bush plus two tickets to the ICARUS showcase.
0 out of 10 of claimed

Demigod

$1,000 USD
You may not be immortal but you've helped ensure ICARUS lives on! You will receive a miniature model of a puppet from ICARUS and two tickets to the showcase.
0 out of 5 of claimed

Olympian

$2,000 USD
Thank you for involving yourself in the affairs of mortals. We are forever grateful! You will receive a special hand-crafted one-of-a-kind "Beggar Puppet" in the style of those from the show and two tickets to the ICARUS showcase.
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