Friday, June 25 - 7:30 PM
Doug Berky presents
stories from around the world. Classic collections such as “Aeosop’s
Fables” from Greece, the “Jataka Tales” from India, and stories
of Hans Christian Andersen from Denmark have inspired and educated
the world’s young people for years. Also included in the performance
are stories from lesser known collections of folklore and mythology
from Asian, African, the Middle Eastern, and Native American peoples.
It is through story that people around the world have passed on
knowledge and wisdom to their children.
In a performance of Gems, Doug weaves together many art forms to
create the fabric of the stories. Masks, puppets, mime, drama, comedy,
music, and storytelling are integral elements that help the audience
to experience these treasures of wisdom. The composition of each
performance of Gems is determined by considering the audience, the
occasion, and the venue of an engagement. A performance might include
a selection from the following stories: The Lion and the Mouse,
The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Aeosop’s), The Drip Nose Boy (Native American),
The Lame Man and the Blind Man (Middle East), The Tiger’s Whisker
(Korea), and The Crocodile and the Monkey (India).
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Tickets: $12 Adults, $9 Seniors/Military, $5 Children, $7 UWG Students (with ID) |
