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TRICKSTERS THE WORLD OVER
Multi Cultural Program

Each 45 minute performance (K-6) is made up of three funny, energetic and captivating Trickster stories from around the globe.These tales show the positive aspects of the Trickster character and present students with lessons about truthfulness, courage, judgment and responsibility. This program includes student participation and a study guide. The production carries a strong Tobacco Education theme and is eligible for Prop 99 funding.

 

Written by Eric Engdahl, Ph.D. and Tess Gianotti, M.A.,

Directorial assistance by Bebe Conrad,
Performed by Randal Lee Wung and Benny Buettner
  • MONKEY-WITHOUT-A-TAIL
    from Ethiopia is about a monkey fool who brings Wisdom to the King of the Jungle. "…the actor's movement and body language created so many characters"
  • STOP THAT DUMPLING!
    adapted from a Japanese folktale. Depicts a heroic young boy whose ingenuity saves his starving village.    "…great storytelling dealing with lessons of truthfulness, courage."
  • COYOTE AND THE SMOKING MONSTER
    brings the clever Native American trickster Coyote into combat with a monster threatening to pollute the entire world! This story carries a strong ANTI SMOKING MESSAGE."….students participate in good decision-making.