DON CHIPOTLE by Juan Francisco Villa

TerraNOVA Theatre Collective Inc.
P-22
CONTACT
Jo Cattell
401 West 24th Street #8
New York
NY
10011
702.497.0159
jo@terranovacollective.org
terranovacollective.org
Project Budget
$50,450
Grant Request
$5,000
501 (c)(3): TerraNOVA Collective
PAST GRANTS AWARDED
2013 Project - P.S. Jones and the Frozen City
DON CHIPOTLE by Juan Francisco Villa
DON CHIPOTLE by Juan Francisco Villa tells the story of two friends, Celestino and Octavio, on an epic journey
across New York City in a fantastical adventure. Along the way, they encounter dangerous villains, strange creatures and
memorable characters as they escape into an imaginary world of hope and possibility. DON CHIPOTLE will utilize
silhouette animation and direct manipulation of puppets created from found objects that exist within the scenery.
VIDEO SAMPLE
Title:
DON CHIPOTLE by Juan Francisco Villa
Artists: Puppet Designer: Taylor Bibat; Puppet Director: Rachel Singer; Puppeteers: Rachel Singer, Denise
Savas, Wendy Mateo and Angela Oliver.
Description: June 22, 2014
Two clips from DCASE workshop of DON CHIPOTLE. Section 1: Three Uncle Operetta with
the shadow puppet exploration. Section 2: MAMI rehearsal prop, used to explore timing and design
concept.
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