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