Rey of the Discarded (2024)
- By Verderber
“Rey of the Discarded” is a unique perspective on pollution and the animal’s role in the ecosystem using rod puppetry from the point of view of a blue crab.
Cast and Crew:
Words Written and Performed by Julio Martinez
Direction and Puppeteering by Michael Verderber
Camera and Scenography by Katherine Orozco-Verderber
“Crab Score” and “Crab Walk” Music by Down Chamber
Many thanks to Amber Badger!
Filmed on location in St. Thomas, St. Criox, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Here is the singular outtake we found that features a woman and her family asking us questions during the shoot. It was adorable; watch it here:
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