The Lion’s Whiskers
Artist: Catskill Puppet Theatre
Type: Performances / Assemblies, Art Festivals
Description
This story is based on an Ethiopian folktale in which a stepmother, desperate to win the heart of her husband’s little boy, consults a wise man. The wise man tells her that she will gain her stepson’s affection only by plucking a wild lion’s whiskers. The show—about courage, love, and patience—features masks, puppets, and original songs.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1165
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1560
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 300
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
Character Education Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
Youth Arts Month
Curriculum Connections
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Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
Ability to darken room is vital (it doesn’t need to be pitch black—cover windows). Performance space on same level as audience. 12 ft. ceiling required, performance space needs to be 20 ft. wide and 16 ft. deep, with access to electricity. Artists arrive 90 minutes in advance to set up show. Please mix older and younger students together (e.g., K-6).