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Red Poppy Art House: ShadowLight Productions presents: Ghosts of the River – a Shadow Theater Film, Artist Talk
Ghost Stories from the Borderlands A Cinematic Shadow Theater Film
ShadowLight Productions presents Ghosts of the River, a cinematic shadow theater film written by Octavio Solis that explores ghost stories from the U.S.–Mexico borderlands. Inspired by testimonies of people living and crossing along the Rio Grande, the work blends shadow puppetry, live actors, and projected imagery into a dreamlike visual language. Originally staged as a large-scale performance, this film captures the layered artistry of light, shadow, and story, bringing the ephemeral medium to new audiences.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Admission: Sliding-scale pay-what-you-can: $10-$100
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
ShadowLight Productions presents Ghosts of the River, a cinematic shadow theater film written by Octavio Solis that explores ghost stories from the U.S.–Mexico borderlands. Inspired by testimonies of people living and crossing along the Rio Grande, the work blends shadow puppetry, live actors, and projected imagery into a dreamlike visual language. Originally staged as a large-scale performance, this film captures the layered artistry of light, shadow, and story, bringing the ephemeral medium to new audiences. https://www.shadowlight.org/upcoming-events; https://www.facebook.com/ShadowLightProductions/