Small Shows

Who's in Hare's House?

Who's in Hare's House is an enchanting play based on a Bantu folktale from East Africa about Sungura the Hare. Arriving home, Sungura finds there is someone in his house. He calls on his animal friends to help him drive this "monster" out. No one can help until Chura, "Son of the great Leaper" arrives. Children will be delighted with the unforgettable personalities of Weha the Jackal, Pembele the Rhinocerous, Tembo the Elephant and Nyodu the Caterpillar. Performers will also teach the audience a song about Sungura.

Space needed: 8' wide x 6' deep

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Raven Steals the Sun
by Emily Alexander

The world was dark and the other animals begged Raven to help them. Raven discovered that the chief had the sun, the moon and the stars shut up in a box in his lodge, so Raven disguised himself as a baby--the grandson of the chief, and begged to play with the box. Once he had the box, Raven released the sun, moon and stars into the sky where they provide light to this day. Children will love the tantrums thrown by the raven-in-disguise baby in order to get what he wants. This Tlingit story from British Columbia also explains why ravens are now black rather than white.

Raven Steals the Sun was created by Emily Alexander who also performs the play. Emily grew up learning the craft of bringing stories alive on stage. She performs this play with her own unique blend of puppetry and storytelling. Emily is the Director of Education for Tears of Joy Theatre.

Space needed 6' wide x 6' deep

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