Free Show
“Omong Kosong” is a phrase that means nonsense (literally ‘Empty Chatter’), and Jusby brings to life several Indonesian fables in honor of his maternal ancestors. The second half of the show is more autobiographical and set in the Pacific NW.
Kancil, the Mouse Deer, an Indonesian trickster uses valuable natural resources to outsmart Harimau the tiger three times by listening for hints from the Cosmic Giggle.
Kraken-Ka, the First Komodo Dragon disobeys the Goddess Naga’s one rule and suffers the consequences. TW: infanticide.
The Giant Leap, 10,000 Hops, & the Broken 5th Metatarsal, in which Jusby learns how support arrives in many forms.
& The Tale of the Twice Lost Tooth, in which 2d grader Sydney ponders their mortality and the values of scientific inquiry.
Each story concludes with a moral, or morale, or morel as the case may be.
“Classic storytelling with a modern twist. Prepared to be transported.”
“Part clown act, part bard, funny and thought provoking. Whatever you’re expecting, it’s not that”
“A unique blend of personal history, social commentary, universal wisdom all wrapped in the stories from the Spice Islands. Jusby brings deep vulnerability to his performance, using the folk tales of his Indonesian heritage to share glimpses of his 70’s childhood, and his later experiences working with other people’s children. The gentle humor of these stories is deceptive. This is art as a healing practice.The most impressive piece of the show was his transformation of a modern day tragedy into an experience of public grief. It’s easy to look at this offering as just a clown with a lot of props. That would be missing the true genius on display.”
“It was really unexpected”
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