Tuesday, September 19, 2006
7:00pm

Anansi, the trickster spider of West African folklore, is brought to life in two hilarious tales by the puppeteers of Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre.

The first tale tells how the famous spider won naming rights to a host of animal stories, by tricking an egotistical snake. The second piece, involving a gullible elephant and a melon, is adapted from a tale retold by acclaimed children's author, Eric Kimmel.

Anansi is just a little spider, a character often ridiculed by the other animals in his world, but he believes nothing is beyond his grasp. We may laugh at him, but he may just have the last laugh! Children will recognize themselves in Anansi, and become more able to love - and laugh - at the little trickster who dwells within them.

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