Amphibians and other members of the animal kingdom will collide with the land of make-believe this Sunday when Frogz comes to Eisenhower Auditorium.

"Frogz is an amazing show that takes you on a journey of funny stories and weird situations," Carol Triffle, Frogz artistic director, said.

She said the show has a contemporary twist on classic forms of entertainment.

"It is visually stunning," Triffle said.

Frogz is a production of Portland, Oregon's Imago Theater, a company that has been around since the late 1980s.

The show has been to Broadway twice, once in 2000 and once in 2002, at the New Victory Theater.

Frogz has traversed the United States, as well as other countries.

It is a mask theater show that centers itself on elaborate costumes and comical scenarios that are performed on a bare stage accompanied by music but no dialogue.

"What's unique about the show is that we can communicate without words, touch the audience in a way that they can understand what is going on without having to be told," Triffle said.

The show is based on a combination of miming, clowning and mask, a style that was studied in Paris.

"Everything is told through physical movement," said Jeff Simmons, a three-year Frogz performer.

This production provides an imaginary environment that encourages the audience to let go of reality and embrace the fancifulness of the make-believe world that is usually restricted to children's thought.

"The show is a fantastic world, where the creatures show imagination," Simmons said.

Frogz does not only include creatures of the amphibious nature, however.

The show encompasses the entertainment of musical chairs-playing penguins, a lively paper bag, a dancing string, worm and, yes, frogs.

"Most people are shocked by the deception and illusion involved," Triffle said.

Performers are athletically strong and acute in their movements.

This adds validity to the character they are portraying, she said.

"When I first saw the show, it was quite illusionary; it doesn't seem like there are people inside the costumes," Triffle said.

Triffle added that this show is one that can be appreciated by all ages.

"The absurd situations are really funny and provocative, but with feeling and passion -- not just in-your-face funny," Triffle said.

Frogz will be playing at 2 p.m. Sunday at Eisenhower Auditorium. The price is $15 for adults and $11 for University Park students and non-students under 18.