Yassama and the Beaded Calabash
Shayenne Productions (Toronto)
West African dance, music, and storytelling
Ages 3 years + | Grades Pre-K - Grade 2
45 minutes show + workshop
“Once upon a time in the not so distant past, somewhere in a village in a land far away there lived a young girl named Yassama.”
Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is the story of a young girl who, with the help of the old Baobab tree, saves her village from drought and delivers a powerful lesson about the importance of respecting and honouring Mother Earth.
Acclaimed artist Lua Shayenne weaves vibrant dance and music with engaging storytelling in an interactive performance created especially for young children.
Yassama and the Beaded Calabash was commissioned and developed with the support of the WeeFestival of Arts & Culture and Théâtre Français de Toronto.
Producer, text, performer: Lua Shayenne
Music: Cécé Haba
Director: Karine Ricard
Dramaturgy and educational consultant: Lynda Hill
Presented jointly by WeeFestival of Arts and Culture, Aquarius Theatre and FrancoFEST
About WeeFestival of Arts and Culture
WeeFestival of Arts and Culture for Early Years is dedicated to the celebration and promotion of theatre and performance for very young children in their schools, at home, and in their communities. Launched in 2014 by founding artistic director Lynda Hill, WeeFestival has presented over forty productions from around the world and across the Country in an annual festival reaching thousands of very young children, their families, educators, and caregivers. In addition to the annual festival, WeeFestival strives to engage artists, educators, parents, and policy makers in its mission through outreach projects, and the commissioning and development of new work.
About Aquarius Theatre
Theatre Aquarius is recognized as a leader in Canadian theatre. Theatre Aquarius produces work of the highest quality, premieres new plays, develops the skills of professional artists, invests in youth and families and contributes to the quality of life in this region. Theatre Aquarius is dedicated to improving this region through the arts and embodies the qualities that define us as a community: an appreciation for excellence, an appetite for diverse ideas and a need to connect with one another. Our vision to provide a leadership role in this region drives everything we do as we seek to create outstanding, accessible live theatre that entertains, challenges and educates.
About FrancoFEST
FrancoFEST is an initiative by Centre francophone Hamilton. It's the largest celebration of francophone art and culture in the Niagara peninsula. Whether francophone or francophile, young or old, art lover or connoisseur, there is something for everyone here! FrancoFEST combines music concerts, dance and circus shows, interactive family activities and artistic adventures to create an event like no other. Come and discover the diversity and spirit of frenchness in Ontario, on June 17th and 18th at Gage Park.
Yassama and the Beaded Calabash
Shayenne Productions (Toronto)
West African dance, music, and storytelling
Ages 3 years + | Grades Pre-K - Grade 2
45 minutes show + workshop
“Once upon a time in the not so distant past, somewhere in a village in a land far away there lived a young girl named Yassama.”
Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is the story of a young girl who, with the help of the old Baobab tree, saves her village from drought and delivers a powerful lesson about the importance of respecting and honouring Mother Earth.
Acclaimed artist Lua Shayenne weaves vibrant dance and music with engaging storytelling in an interactive performance created especially for young children.
Yassama and the Beaded Calabash was commissioned and developed with the support of the WeeFestival of Arts & Culture and Théâtre Français de Toronto.
Producer, text, performer: Lua Shayenne
Music: Cécé Haba
Director: Karine Ricard
Dramaturgy and educational consultant: Lynda Hill
Presented jointly by WeeFestival of Arts and Culture, Aquarius Theatre and FrancoFEST
About WeeFestival of Arts and Culture
WeeFestival of Arts and Culture for Early Years is dedicated to the celebration and promotion of theatre and performance for very young children in their schools, at home, and in their communities. Launched in 2014 by founding artistic director Lynda Hill, WeeFestival has presented over forty productions from around the world and across the Country in an annual festival reaching thousands of very young children, their families, educators, and caregivers. In addition to the annual festival, WeeFestival strives to engage artists, educators, parents, and policy makers in its mission through outreach projects, and the commissioning and development of new work.
About Aquarius Theatre
Theatre Aquarius is recognized as a leader in Canadian theatre. Theatre Aquarius produces work of the highest quality, premieres new plays, develops the skills of professional artists, invests in youth and families and contributes to the quality of life in this region. Theatre Aquarius is dedicated to improving this region through the arts and embodies the qualities that define us as a community: an appreciation for excellence, an appetite for diverse ideas and a need to connect with one another. Our vision to provide a leadership role in this region drives everything we do as we seek to create outstanding, accessible live theatre that entertains, challenges and educates.
About FrancoFEST
FrancoFEST is an initiative by Centre francophone Hamilton. It's the largest celebration of francophone art and culture in the Niagara peninsula. Whether francophone or francophile, young or old, art lover or connoisseur, there is something for everyone here! FrancoFEST combines music concerts, dance and circus shows, interactive family activities and artistic adventures to create an event like no other. Come and discover the diversity and spirit of frenchness in Ontario, on June 17th and 18th at Gage Park.
