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The Earthquake in Chile

Oct 6, 2021
1 min read

Updated: Sep 3

A performance of illuminated paper cutouts and storytelling


Artwork and Performance: Patricia O’Donovan

Text: Patricia O’Donovan adapted from the story "The Earthquake in Chile" written in 1805 by Heinrich von Kleist

Box and lights: Mario Keizman

Production: AMBULO Company



Storytelling with Pictures. For adults.

Paper cutout: The earthquake strikes. A hole in the prison wall lets Jerónimo free.


I narrate and play the characters next to a series of panels with my papercuts,

illuminated from behind. I also create the sounds with simple percussion instruments, whistles and rattles.


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The papercuts were part of an exhibition at the Mekarer Art Gallery in Tel Aviv, over the course of six weeks in June-July 2026.



Festivals:

  • Israel: OFF International Festival of Puppet Theater, Jerusalem. August 2014

  • Israel: "BaBait" Festival. Jerusalem Season of Culture. July 2012

  • Israel: International Festival of Puppet Theater, Jerusalem. August 2011





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