Skirball

Internationally acclaimed theater company Mabou Mines launches its 40th anniversary season of groundbreaking theater with the world premiere of FINN, a digital and live action adventure based on the timeless legend of Finn McCool (Fionn macCumhaill).

FINN explores the ideology and cultural embodiment of a young boy’s quest to become a warrior. It follows the coming of age journey of Finn as he seeks to avenge his father's death leading him to choose between a life of vengeance and violence, or a life of tolerance and moral courage.

This unique theater work blends traditional storytelling with video game technology and Laterna Magika, sleight of hand techniques used in Czech Theater. Large-scale digital animation, poetic text and traditional music combine to illustrate this powerful tale. Live performers, virtual characters and animated settings create an expansive fantasy world pushing the boundaries of live theater to new limits.

Produced by Mabou Mines in association with
Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York University

Written by Jocelyn Clarke
Conceived and Directed by Sharon Fogarty
Music by Phil Cunningham and Manus Lunny
Digital Animation Design by Misha Films
Set by Milan David
Lighting Design by Mary Louise Geiger
Costumes by Meganne George
Sound by John Plenge