Boats, circles and ogres: stories for young ones November 4, 2006

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More about Norwegian Day, Nov 11th performance

"paper boats" features a take in Norwegian, can you guess which one?

Also on Nov. 11th (instead of "fool circle")

The Erickson Cousin Puppeteers present

HAKKEBOLLE: A Norwegian Folk Tale

This is the story of Hakkebolle, the youngest brother who must prove himself to the King by retrieving items stolen by the local Troll to win the hand of the princess.

Hakkebolle is a story translated from Norwegian into English by our Great Aunt Rakel Erickson. Her two books written at the age of 90 and 92 are entitled Folkeminnevitskap and Folkeminnevitskap II. Folkeminnevitskap, meaning knowledge of the memories of the people.

The 19th Century Sven Grundtvig wrote (translated into English):

Pure and clear,

it is the duty of the Present

To bring the voices of the Past

to the ears of the Future.

This was the aim of this writer.

The Erickson Cousin Puppeteers are Ruth Blom, Karen Elliott and Paul Robinson.

Karen Elliott (flautist and soundscape) has been playing the flute for 25 years. She has performed professionally in the Twin Cities with Flute Forte, Encore, and most recently, HOBT. Karen has a B.A. in Secondary - Mathematics Education from Bethel College in St. Paul, MN. At Bethel, she was a member of the Concert Band and studied privately with Mary Wilson. Karen currently teaches flute at the School of Fine Arts at New Life Academy in Woodbury and is a math tutor.

Paul Robinson (creator, storyteller/puppeteer) is In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre’s Company Manager. He has been associated with HOBT since 1997. In his work with HOBT he is responsible for the promotion, coordination and management of all HOBT’s youth and community programming, touring, and general theater management. Prior to joining HOBT he was the Program Director for the North Valley Arts Council in Grand Forks, ND where he provided both technical and management assistance to visiting artists. He also served as the Program Director for First Night Greater Grand Forks for three years, 1994-96, directing all of the activities related to artistic programming and logistics. Paul is also an accomplished visual artist, singer and performer.

Ruth Blom (puppeteer) is the Children's Ministry Director at Maple Grove Lutheran Church. She sings with World Voices, a community based choir that focuses on different cultures and countries for their concerts. Ruth has been involved in Community Theater with several different organizations, most recently, with the Lex-Ham Community Theater as Music Director/Rehearsal Pianist for Quilters. Other theater groups include Firehall Theater in Grand Forks, Brainerd Community College Theater, and Madhatter's Community Theater in Wadena where she participated as actor, rehearsal pianist, music director, and assistant director in various productions. Ruth has degrees in Music Education and Music Therapy and is an Associate In Ministry in the ELCA.

For more information please contact:

Paul Robinson

35 Wentworth Ct E

Minneapolis MN 55419

612-861-2753

probinson_6@excite.com