2025臺北兒童藝術節：《影子探險隊》

★美國達人秀第八季前十二強表演團隊

★美國、加拿大、德國、義大利各地熱門巡演節目

你有想過自己的影子其實是另一個世界嗎？在這個世界裡，影子想要說故事給你聽！

在這個表演裡你可以看到人體還能多柔軟的極限挑戰，你還可以看到影子和身體原來可以變化成那麼多意想不到的形狀。

演出中的影子擁有數百種造型，搭配幽默且引人入勝的五個故事和音樂展開，並以三個影子表演影片串連起整個故事，讓你一睹影子的無限變化。

如果影子變成一隻蝴蝶會有怎樣的冒險？如果影子是一台直升機會飛往哪裡呢？你能想像影子甚至還可以變成一條龍嗎？在黑暗中跟隨著音樂一起舞動搖擺，黑漆漆的光影裡看見無限驚奇。該團隊於《美國達人秀》第八季中一舉成名，最終晉級決賽十二強。《影子探險隊》（Magic Shadows）則為其巡演各地熱門節目，其魅力來自人體的無限可能性。

這群擅長影子表演的舞者在布幕後創造出看似不可能的影子剪影，生動展現世界的形態。當親眼看到這些舞者幻化為高山、一頭巨象、一架直升機、一座房子，甚至房內的人影時，你會發現他們每次都在突破你的想像！你猜不到他們接下來會變出什麼，每一次的影子、身體變化都將帶來驚喜與震撼，各個年齡層的觀眾都將為這些影子們驚嘆！讓觀眾在看完此劇後，重新看待自己的影子和身體之間的無限可能。

【演出團隊介紹】

卡普特劇團（Catapult Entertainment）

卡普特劇團由亞當·巴特斯廷（ Adam Battlestein）於 2009 年創立，他曾擔任皮洛布魯斯舞蹈劇場（Pilobolus Dance Company）的編舞、創意總監及首席教學藝術家長達 19 年。該團隊於《美國達人秀》第八季中一舉成名，最終晉級決賽十二強。

致力於突破影子藝術的極限，除了參與百老匯影子藝術相關設計與製作外，展演可見於電視廣告作品、品牌形象影片等等。

認識更多：www.catapultentertainment.com

臉書搜尋：Catapult Entertainment

IG搜尋：catapultdance

【演出暨製作人員名單】

導演：Adam Battelstein

國際經紀：Glenn Blackman

團務經理：Jeannine Foley

排練指導：Anjuli Bhattacharyya

助理排練指導：Chloe Markewich

舞者：Annalisa Vancini、Korinne Manjarres、Jazmine Raye、Allison Slaman、Luca Contini、Sawyer Newsome

共同主辦｜臺北市政府、臺北表演藝術中心

【About the Performance】

★ America's Got Talent Season 8 Top 12 Performing Group

★ Popular touring shows across the USA, Canada, Germany, and Italy

Have you ever wondered if your shadow is actually from another world? This is the chance for you to take a look at their world, and hear their stories. Can you imagine how soft the human body can be? They turn, they fold, and they become anything in front of your sight. You will witness the incredible flexibility of the human body and show you all its limits.

With hundreds of shadow forms, the show unfolds through eight humorous stories accompanied by enchanting music. 

What adventures await if a shadow turns into a caterpillar or an elephant? Can you imagine a shadow transforming into a house or a castle? As you dance along with the music in the darkness, you'll discover endless wonders in the interplay of light and shadow.

You will never guess what they will transform into next, each transformation of shadows and bodies brings surprises and makes you awe. The movement delivers excitement and amazement, welcoming audiences of all ages to be mesmerized by these enchanting shadows!

【Performing Group】

Performance | Catapult Entertainment

Catapult Entertainment was founded in 2008. Catapult’s theatrical art includes an amazingly imaginative combination of dance, story-telling, and sculpture. Catapult celebrates the incredible human body and its ability to transform. The talented Catapult dancers work behind a screen tocreate seemingly impossible dancing shadow silhouettes of shapes from the world around us.

They have received international acclaim for live shadow dance performances in over 100 cities. From performing on The Conan O’Brien Show to America’s Got Talent, Catapult Entertainment prides itself on melding cutting-edge technology with classic technique. Catapult performed for the Saudi Arabian Royal Family on National Day and hosted live shows in Kuwait, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. Also held U.S tours in Las Vegas and The New York City Lincoln Center.

More Info: www.catapultentertainment.com

Facebook: Catapult Entertainment

Instagram: catapultdance

【Creative and Production Team】

Director: Adam Battelstein

International Agent: Glenn Blackman 

Company Manager: Jeannine Foley

Rehearsal Director: Anjuli Bhattacharyya

Assistant Rehearsal Director: Chloe Markewich  

Dancer : Annalisa Vancini, Korinne Manjarres, Jazmine Raye, Allison Slaman, Luca Contini, Sawyer Newsome

演出全長：演出全長約60分鐘，無中場休息。

無語言，無字幕。

到場注意事項：遲到及中途離席的觀眾，須依工作人員引導等候入場。本場演出最後遲進點後即無再入場機會，亦無法因此退換票，請您特別留意。

◎ 60 mins, no intermission.

◎ No language, no surtitles.

◎ Latecomers and re-entry subject to discretion.