Purple Light
In a dark chapel on a moonless night, a figure in a black cloak laid out sixty masquerade masks on a table, then lit a single purple light. That’s how the performance started.
«Who Uttered the Word Death» is an immersive experience where every audience member becomes a part of the intrigue. As Shakespeare said, «All the world’s a stage,» and in this case, the players seem to take that quite literally.
The blend of detective work, improv comedy, and a masked New Year’s costume party creates an atmosphere ripe for suspense and surprise. It’s a production where the ending remains a tantalizing mystery until the final act unfolds.
Who is the actor? Who is the spectator? Who is the mysterious murderer? What freedoms and dangers does anonymity carry? What can we discover about ourselves by hiding behind a mask?
Purple Light was designed to be highly participatory, with a special emphasis on involving the audience in the creative process. One of the most engaging aspects was incorporating a Bauhaus-inspired theatrical game. This interactive element invited the audience to step into the realm of performance art, dissolving the traditional boundaries between spectator and performer.
The project served as a valuable platform for unveiling and promoting new local artists, particularly those from the Eastern European community and those who have recently made the United States their home.
Fool House Art Collective is a 501(c)(3) theatrical nonprofit comprised of artists with roots in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Our mission is to celebrate and share the diverse cultures of these regions with the Pacific Northwest community through innovative, experimental, immersive, and physical theater. We strive to preserve cultural heritage, enrich local cultural life, promote cross-cultural understanding, and foster social cohesion.
