I Am Another Yourself

Puppets open a door to the realm of memory and dream

The entire play is composed of ten parts. Each part looks as if it is independent from the next, but all parts are connected in one way or another. The interactions between the characters reflect the arbitrary nature of life, to convey the perception that life always has space for surprises, accidents, unexpected encounters and departures. The table-up puppets are performed by two or even three puppeteers at the same time to show the most delicate details of the puppet’s body languages. The music delivers a wide range of moods: intense, mysterious, gorgeous, and ominous. On the other hand, the design of the puppets is intended to transcend them beyond the simple attempt of physical simulation. The shapes of the puppets themselves are meant to present concretely the idea of abstraction. They synthesize the individuality of a character, and they also signify their own fates. With all the visual images afloat on stage without dialogue, “I Am Another Yourself” invites the audience to participate as the creative artists by writing their own stories freely into the blanks of any given character.

“10 Best Performances”/ 2002 Taishin Arts Award
Premiere: Dec.13, 2002/Crown Theater, Taipei
Playwright/ Director: Chia-yin CHENG