PHOTOGRAPHER: MARCO LAMMATTEO
PHOTOGRAPHER: MARCO LAMMATTEO
PHOTOGRAPHER: MARCO LAMMATTEO
PILE UP
Pile Up is a playful and enchanting visual universe made up entirely of garbage and obsolete items. The work is aimed at inspiring revaluing and renewal as a way to awaken environmental awareness in children and their parents.
The protagonists—two clumsy and endearing raccoons—seems to live around a pile of garbage that they strive to grow, protect and maintain. Curiously, their challenges and successes bring them into contact with other animals, each more fantastic than the last, struggling with the same problems they are! When the two mischief-makers set out in search of plastic bottles to add to their treasure pile, they stumble on a turtle looking for identical bottles to make the shell that is its home. When the pair manages to grow a small flower despite a glaring lack of water, they meet a thirsty elephant attracted by their tiny green shoot. Their green thumb also leads them to meet a shy young monkey and an old pink flamingo who draws us into memories of flights through endless horizons. Moved by the environmental challenges faced by their new friends and ready to do whatever it takes to help them, the raccoons rely on the participation of all the children in the room to see their mission through to success!
SPECIFICATIONS
Up to 12 years old
Textless performance
60 minutes, including a 10 minute pre-show animation
Related workshop activity available
DETAILS
TESTIMONIES
SHOW: PILE UP
“Our family just loved this show by Joanie Papillon which has its place on any scene! First, the show is super interactive, the kids can interact with the artists and the puppets throughout – and even play with the puppets after the performance. The puppets made from recycled materials are fascinating for the children. This is a puppet show as much as it is a dance performance and music!"
- Cyrille, Father
SHOW: PILE UP
“This show is magnificent, perfect to stimulate children’s imagination and inspire their artistry!”
- Emilie Belanger, Director at Le Jardin Musical
SHOW: PILE UP
“Beautiful show, the adults loved it just as much as the kids! Joanie and Anthony easily adjust to their audience, they captivate their attention and interact with them throughout the performance. The children laughed a lot and were mesmerized with the large puppets!”
- Patricia Gauthier, Daycare
SHOW: PILE UP
“What a beautiful event we had with “Pile Up”! Both young and old loved the experience!”
- Chantal Dufresne
SHOW: PILE UP
“You built a quality multidisciplinary show which grasped our young spectators’ attention from beginning to end. We greatly appreciated the combination of dance, music, theatre and clowning, few performances offer this much variety! Your passion was passed onto your audience! We thank you for the time you spent with us so the children could take pictures and manipulate your puppets.”
Myriam Dupuis, Marieville Cultural Coordinator
SHOW: PILE UP
“No doubt the kids will empty their recycle bin to make their own puppets when they get home! Pile Up is great for teaching environmental awareness for youth.”
- Municipality of Napierville
