Monday, June 02, 2008

EVENT: Anansi, The Story King at Georgetown


Anansi The Story King
Written & Directed by Nadine George-Graves
Puppet Work by Nana Projects Inc.

June 12th at 7PM, June 13th at 8PM, June 14th at 2PM and 8PM, June 15th at 2PM

In the Gonda Theatre at Georgetown University

Tickets are $7 for children and students of all ages and regular admission is $15. Groups of 10 or more receive a discount, please email Tricia Fegley at tlf22@georgetown.edu

A mash-up of the traditional African legend with the Arabian classic Shahrazad, this indoor/outdoor spectacle re-imagines the legend of Anansi the spider - the classical African Diaspora trickster - using storytelling, puppetry, new media, music and dance. A performance for the whole family!

Thanks to Alison C. for the tip!