A story of the journey to find meaning
and purpose through all of life’s memories

An original juggling creation written by and starring:

Character Juggler
Chris Ivey

About The Show:
“ The Black Bouquet of Valhalla” is the unforgettable journey of one individual’s quest to discover if his life matters to more than just himself. Watch as he collects flowers to mark the milestones of his life continually adding to his personal bouquet of memories. Eventually, as the flowers of his own memories fade turning dark with age, he must face his own mortality and an ultimate decision of life lived for the gathering of his own flowers or life lived to enrich the bouquets of others. An epic, hour long voyage of emotions told through the dynamic art of juggling. A juggling, theatrical story to move you, inspire you, and cause you to never see life the same way again!

-Soon Available for Purchase by Theatrical Venues-

-Upcoming performance dates will be posted on this website-

Connections:
Since the dawn of the modern age, flowers have been synonymous with every possible emotion humans are capable of. From the flowers that celebrate our births to the flowers that mourn our deaths, every major memory of our collective lives can be associated with the acceptance or donation of flowers. As we travel through life, we consistently add flowers to our bouquets of memories of the lives we have led. However, what happens when our time has dwindled and our bouquets begin to fade and decay. As our memories turn to dust and ash, we reflect on whether or not these memories will perish with us or if we have left some legacy behind other than our own personal bouquet of life’s little memories. The Vikings believed that Valhalla was reserved for warriors who gave their lives for others. Those that lived the greater good beyond their own desires were rewarded with eternal paradise. “The Black Bouquet of Valhalla” chronicles the life of one individual facing these very thoughts and questions. As life ends, will he have served anything greater than himself? Or, is his life just a collection of his own memories that will pass away with him.

The Show in Detail:

Phase One: Gathering of the Gods to Design Life (performed with 4 and 5 rings)

Phase Two: The Birth of Life (performed with 3 balls)

Phase Three: The Need for Companionship (performed with 4 balls)

Phase Four: Expanding Horizons (performed with 5 balls)

Phase Five: Distractions (performed with 5 balls)

Phase Six: Overcoming Obstacles (performed with 7 balls)

Phase Seven: Changing Perspectives (performed with 7 bouncing balls)

Movement One: Celebrations (performed with stick and ball)

Movement Two: Formal Affairs (performed with hats and canes)

Movement Three: Education (performed with hats)

Movement Four: Discovering Heritage (performed with 3 bouncing balls and tube)

Movement Five: Finding Romance (performed with 8 glass balls)

Movement Six: Competition (performed with 4 ping pong balls and bowling ball)

Movement Seven: Climbing the Corporate Ladder (performed with 10 boxes and 3 clubs)

Conclusion One: Facing the End (performed with 3 to 5 clubs)

Conclusion Two: Embracing the Bouquet (performed with spoken word and bouquet)

Final Revelation: Life of Servitude (performed with knives and swords)