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YPT welcomes Montreal’s Théâtre Motus and their enchanting play Baobab. A co-production with the SÔ Company of Mali, this beautiful and tender piece will be presented in the Studio from May 8 to 17.
In this story, inspired by West African legends, an ancient baobab tree stands tall amidst a persistent drought. One day the tree brings forth an egg and from the egg is born a little boy. The villagers recognize that this little boy is the only one who can undertake the quest to bring water back to the land. But there are four formidable tasks to be completed before success is possible. Can a little boy change the history of the world? Using puppetry, masks, and percussion rhythms, Baobab makes powerful change come to life.
Featuring Ralph Prosper, Mireille Tawfik, Nathalie Cora and Aboulaye Koné.
Written and directed by Hélène Ducharme; Playwright collaborator: Hamadoun Kassogué; Scenography: Ismaïla Manga and Hélène Ducharme; Music: Aboulaye Koné assisted by Nathalie Cora; Puppets and mechanisms: Jean Cummings, Sylvain Racine and Claude Rodrigue; Shadow theatre: Marcelle Hudon; Costumes: Louis Hudon; Lights: Michel St-Amand.
“… In short, this Baobab is thoroughly delightful. You’ll thank your children for being born and allowing you to be part of this heart warming celebration!” ~ Le Devoir
Baobab
Written and directed by Hélène Ducharme
Translated by Leanna Brodie
Produced by Théâtre Motus and SÔ Company (Mali)
STUDIO | MAY 8 TO 17, 2012
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 4 to 8
PERFORMANCES: May 8-10 @ 10:30 AM & 12:45 PM | Fri. May 11 @ 10:30 AM | Sun. May 13 @ 11AM & 2PM | May 14-17 @ 10:30 AM & 12:45 PM
*French language performances on May 11, 16 at 10:30 AM & 12:45 PM
Performance schedule: http://youngpeoplestheatre.ca/en/current/calendar_baobab.cfm
Young People’s Theatre | 165 Front Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $15-$20 + HST & service charges | Online: youngpeoplestheatre.ca
Box Office: 416.862.2222 | For more information visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca
2012-03-30
Toronto: YPT presents “Baobab” – a musical voyage to West Africa May 8-17