Yassama et la calebasse aux cauris (Yassama and the Cowrie Shell)
The well in young Yassama’s village is drying up. Every day, she must travel further to fetch water. She’s worried about the future of her family: will she be able to save her community from the drought that threatens them? An old Baobab tree and a mysterious calabash help Yassama learn the limits of the nature that feeds her.
At the crossroads of African oral tradition, theatre, and dance, this show offers young audiences praise of perseverance and humility in the form of a timeless ecological tale.
For 3 to 6 year olds.
Writting : Lua Shayenne
Director : Karine Ricard
Shayenne Productions, WeeFestival and Théâtre français de Toronto
A joint hosting of Vox Théâtre and Théâtre de la Vieille 17 for Le Tout Petit Festival
Productor, writting and play : Lua Shayenne
Music : Cécé Haba
Director : Karine Ricard
Dramaturgy and pedagogical advice : Lynda Hill
Dramaturgical advice : Djennie Laguerre
Costumes : Rachel Forbes
Backdrop design : Quentin VerCetty
Lighting : Logan Raju Cracknell
Scene management : Kimberly Moriera
Dressmaker : Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge
Stage manager : Joey Lau
45 minutes
June 1 at 12:30pm and June 2 at 10am and 12:30pm. For information or reservation : Vox Théâtre 613-241-1090, poste 235 or enfance@nouvellescene.com