Book of Mountains and Seas

Inspired by the ancient Chinese compilation of early myths of the same title, which was first transcribed in 4th century B.C, these mythological stories have become part of Chinese written and oral history, shifted and reshaped to match contemporary times. Book of Mountains & Seas is a 21st-century adaptation and expansion of four of these tales by composer Huang Ruo, director/puppetry artist Basil Twist, and music director Paul Hillier.

Join us January 13 after the 8pm performance for an artist conversation.

This production is dedicated to Stuart Nelson.

Book of Mountains & Seas was commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects, Ars Nova (Copenhagen), Moss Arts Center/ Virginia Tech, Toronto Soundstreams, Koorbiennale, and Hong Kong New Vision Festival, and Linda & Stuart Nelson.

Book of Mountains & Seas is made possible by the Jim Henson Foundation, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Additional commissioning support provided by the Francis Goelet Charitable Lead Trusts.

In accordance with state guidelines all audience members, employees, vendors, and artists must be fully vaccinated to enter any PROTOTYPE affiliated facility. Additionally, everyone must be masked while indoors. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted until they are fully vaccinated. Theatres are operating at 100% capacity and at this time food and beverage will not be served on site, subject to change.

In addition to showing proof of full vaccination status and a picture ID:

• PROTOTYPE audiences at every performance venue must show a negative PCR results taken within 72 hours of curtain OR an administered negative rapid test taken within 12 hours.
• Audiences are asked to wear a KN95 mask. If you do not have one, PROTOTYPE will provide one for you on arrival.