Folktales from Around the World
A Celebration of Multiculturalism
Myths, folktales, legends, poetry and fairytales are dramatized in a celebration of multiculturalism. This one-man theater/comedy performance dazzles with dynamic sound effects, silly mime and sprightly movement. Audience participation adds another dimension to this crowd-pleasing favorite. All ages.
Sample stories:
- Perseus and The Gorgon - Greece
- Atalanta - Greece
- Callaloo & The Crab - Caribbean
- The Three Sillies - England
- Lazy Jack - England
- Jack and The Magic Beans - England
- Wicked John and The Devil - North American
- Barney McCay - African-American
- Wiley and The Hairyman - African-American
- Three Strong Women - Japan
- La Llorona (The Crying Woman) - Latino
- Sir Gawain and Lady Radnell - Britain
- Klooteekle - Native Alaskan
- Anansi and His Six Sons - West African
- The Bremen-Town Musicians - German
- Anansi and the Whipping Cord - West African
