The crankie fun was so nice, we decided to do it twice!
CCV is producing a whole new crankie show at Flushing Town Hall this February 28-March 2. Bigger and better, this festival will feature two public shows, a family program and hands on workshops to get your crankie scrolls turning. Grab a ticket while you can!
What is a crankie?
A crankie is basic in concept: it is a scroll that provides the visual narration to a story or song. Versions of the crankie have been around for hundreds of years, if not longer; their most recent iteration is directly linked to moving panoramas popular in the 19th Century. In recent years, artists have begun to embrace the intimacy of the format, creating multi-layered, immersive experiences for audiences that create a sort of fireside wonder. It’s mesmerizing and the perfect respite from our digital world.
