Frederick
A parabola
for children aged 3 and up
Duration approx. 45 minutes, without intermission
Directed by Maike Jansen and Stefan Ferencz
"Once upon a time..." is the gateway to thousands of stories.
Every evening, the old mouse begins to recite a poem for the mouse children. In the evening stillness and darkness of the mouse hole, he tells the story of Frederick, the little mouse.
In an atmospheric panorama of images, the "mobile theatre pohyb's und konsorten" captures the moods and situations from Lionni's illustrations and texts, transforming them into vibrant scenes. A diverse and engaging sequence of scenes unfolds, brimming with liveliness and wit, creativity and poetry, appealing to all the senses. It's a physical performance incorporating slapstick and clowning elements, achieved with minimal dialogue.
Book: Frederick
Author/Illustrator: Leo Lionni
Performance rights: NORAELEO, LLC
... A compliment to the acting duo who portrayed the entire mouse family single-handedly, with vocal variety, clownish ideas, and all sorts of wit and mischief...
... Simple elements, big impact ...
...I have rarely experienced a concept that has brought so much joy to both me and my children; the blend of slapstick, poetic moments, lovingly crafted sets, and heartfelt performances is perfectly executed!
...With simple means and excellent acting, Maike Jansen and Stefan Ferencz, as "Pohyb's and Associates," present stories about Frederick...
