Curious Contagious

Mind of a Snail Puppet Co.—John Hirsch Theatre at the MTC Mainstage

I have really enjoyed Mind of a Snail’s two previous shows that they have brought to the Fringe over the last few years and their new show, Curious Contagious, is truly magical. Each show they have done has progressed exponentially from the previous one in complexity and the wonderment experienced from the beautiful and colorful worlds they create and project on the screen. The visual feast for the eyes is complimented by the soundtrack that was also composed and performed by Chloe Ziner & Jessica Gabriel.

Curious Contagious follows the story of an Unicorn, who happens to be a land developer, and the virus that infects him. The larger outside world is done on the big screen by using mostly rear projection and shadows. This then transitions to a couple front projectors for the internal microscopic scenes. The virus scenes also feature the pair of performers in creepy looking virus suits. The fantastic and fantastical story also has a deeper underlying meaning. You cannot help but smile throughout.

Murray Hunter