Ananzi: The Story King
adapted and directed by Nadine George-Graves
June 12-15, 2008
World Premiere
This new production will be an indoor/outdoor spectacle that re-imagines the legend of Anansi the spider, the classical African Diaspora trickster, using puppetry, new media, music and dance. A mash-up of the traditional African legend with the Arabian classic, Shahrazad, it is a performance for the whole family, a magical tale recounting Anansi's attempts to prove he is king of all stories, while Sheri the firefly tries to outspin Anansi's yarns and escape his powerful web.
June 12-15, 2008
World Premiere
This new production will be an indoor/outdoor spectacle that re-imagines the legend of Anansi the spider, the classical African Diaspora trickster, using puppetry, new media, music and dance. A mash-up of the traditional African legend with the Arabian classic, Shahrazad, it is a performance for the whole family, a magical tale recounting Anansi's attempts to prove he is king of all stories, while Sheri the firefly tries to outspin Anansi's yarns and escape his powerful web.
