Pittsburgh, PA
Sunjata Kamalenya
a new completely interactive production by the Experiential Theater Company
Sunjata Kamalenya (translated: Sunjata for Youth) is a new completely interactive production by the Experiential Theater Company. Audience members are encouraged to participate in the production that chronicles the struggles of a boy destined to be the leader of the Mande’ people of West Africa. This is based on the story of the Lion King. Both parents and children can participate in the show. Traditional music, costumes, and scenery whisk you away to a village compound where the storyteller guides you to 13th century Mali. Audiences have a unique experience that celebrates the spirit of determination and the love of family in the face of seemingly impossible odds. This play was developed as a staged workshop performance at the McCarter Theatre Center, as part of the 2010 McCarter Lab. It was then introduced at the Kennedy Center during New Visions, New Voices. Run Time: 60 minutes, no intermission
Audience Role
Both parents and children can participate in the show.
Ages: All ages
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About EQT Children’s Theater Festival
May 17 - 19, 2024 in Pittsburgh's Cultural District Now in its 38th year, the EQT Children’s Theater Festival fosters imagination through high-quality professional theater performances from around the world. This year’s festival features seven incredible performances hailing from South Korea, France & Quebec, the United States, and more! Join us in this three day celebration where you’ll discover scarily unlikely friendships, stories of freedom and destiny, and the mystifying adventures where theater & magic combine. We hope to see you there!