Mask “Imagineers” at SJCT

Ed. note – This notice has been corrected to show the workshop time at 7:00 Monday…

The Wonderheads – Contributed photo

The actors coming to the stage at San Juan Community Theatre on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. will be in full-face masks, whimsical and wordless–described by other audiences as watching a living cartoon or live-action Pixar.

Portland theater company, the WONDERHEADS, presents Grim and Fischer, an award-winning physical comedy that is equal parts hilarious and touching. The story centers on a tenacious granny who comes face to face with the Grim Reaper and must put up the fight of her life to escape his definitive grip. “You will laugh, you will cry, you will stand in awe,” noted Canada’s Edmonton Sun newspaper.

Grim and Fischer, which is recommended for ages 10 through adult, is one of three main-stage productions from the multi-award winning physical theater company that has been touring throughout North America since 2009.

In addition to Tuesday evening’s performance, master mask maker Kate Braidwood will hold a free mask performance workshop in the Whittier Theatre on Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. Open to all ages, it will introduce the fundamental process by which they bring a mask and story to life.

The WONDERHEADS’ Friday Harbor appearance was generously underwritten by Managed Reliability. Tickets for the performance are $20 for adults, $10 for student reserved, with $5 student RUSH one hour before the show.

The SJCT Box Office is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or tickets may be purchased on-line at www.sjctheatre.org.

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