The Konk Brothers and the Magic Cases

The Konk Brothers and the Magic Cases (2002) is a production by Studium Actoris and Moonfish.

The brothers Floyd and Roman Konk are trying to make some dough transporting concert equipment. But even the simplest of jobs can have dangerous consequences for the brothers.

Information

(Objekt ID 2180)
Object type Production
Premiere 2002
Produced by Moonfish, Studium Actoris
Audience Children, Adults (from 6)
Keywords Theatre, Physical theatre, Comedy
Running period 2002  
Duration 55 minutes
Website Studium Actoris

Requirements to venue

Minimum stage width 8m
Maximum stage width 8m
Minimum stage depth 8m
Maximum stage depth 8m
Minimum stage height 3m
Maximum stage height 3m
Blackout No
Rigging time 90 minutes
Downrigging time 45 minutes
Audience 200
More

In the performance The Konk Brothers and the Magic Cases by Studium Actoris and Moonfish Floyd and Roman Konk enter the concert location with the cases of two world-famous violinists.

The brothers are given a surprising notice: The concert is cancelled and they have to take care of the audience. Panic strikes. While Roman’s suggestion is entertaining by using old magic tricks learned by their great-great-grandfather Floyd is tempted into trying the suits and violins of the world stars.

In The Konk Brothers and the Magic Cases mysterious little episodes happen all the time: The suits are impossible to take off and the cases (both the suitcases and the instrument cases) seem to be almost alive.

Floyd is scared and wants to go to the office as soon as possible to report the accidents while Roman wants to stay and fix the situation using a magic formula. The audience yet again comes to assistance and eventually the brothers succeed in playing their duet.

But who is behind the strange events? And which are the good forces leading Roman and Floyd to revive their wretched musical career?

Source:

Performing Arts Hub Norway/PAHN, danseogteatersentrum.no, 22.08.2010, http://www.danseogteatersentrum.no/sck/members.shtml?lang=nor&sam=&cat=&gen=&cou=&cri=M%E5nefjes%20produksjoner&aid=31&prid=3&act=prod

Contributors (13)
Name Role
Henning Farner – Playwright
Paolo Martini – Playwright
Henning Farner – Direction
Paolo Martini – Direction
Paolo Martini – Stage design
Katharina Barbosa Blad – Costume design
Henning Farner – Sound design
Henning Farner – Actor
Paolo Martini – Actor
Henning Farner – Producer
Paolo Martini – Producer
Kjell Moberg – Consultant (Regikonsulent)
Lars Vik – Consultant (Regi- og manuskonsulent)
Performance dates
June 16, 2003Gamle Posten, Porsgrunn International Theatre Festival Show
June 15, 2003Gamle Posten, Porsgrunn International Theatre Festival Show
2002 Worldwide premiere
Festivals (1)