Mummenschanz

Thu., Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 17, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 18, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 19, 2 p.m.; $24-$48, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3900, annenbergcenter.org.

by Deni Kasrel

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Published: Dec 15, 2010

[ dance/theater ]

Can inanimate objects have feelings? You may think so after watching Mummenschanz, where giant rubber balls, gunny sacks, toilet-paper rolls and big bendy tubes come to life in wordless vignettes of whimsical expressionism. The Swiss physical theater company's name roughly translates to "masquerade," and the performers are always hidden away, wearing abstract, full-body creations that morph into marvelous moving sculptures. Come for 3 X 11, a retrospective commemorating 33 years of fantasy theater, and stay for performances of some of their most famous works, along with newer acts of transformation. The troupe's influence can be seen in contemporary movement companies, especially Momix and Pilobolus — but even so, Mummenschanz is ultimately one-of-a-kind.

Thu., Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 17, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 18, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 19, 2 p.m.; $24-$48, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St., 215-898-3900, annenbergcenter.org.

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