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Path Home
New! Touring shows of Masanari Kawahara's A Path Home: A Story of Thich Nhat Hanh, can be booked now for performance dates in 2010.
This intimate performance explores the life and work of Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese monk, poet, and peace activist. In the hands of master visual storyteller Masanari Kawahara, eloquent puppets weave an interpretation of the man and his teachings.Based on writings by Thich Nhat Hanh, this active meditation juxtaposes the simple joys of life with the horrors of war and violence, and illuminates his influential path through both.
Please email Melissa Koch, mkoch@hobt.org, for booking details.
Are You Thirsty?
In English & Spanish
English performers: Esther Ouray
and
Stacy Lee King
Spanish performers: D. Blake Love
and Alejandra Tobar-Alatriz
A dynamic exploration of a myriad of questions contained in a cup of water--one of our most precious and necessary shared resources.
This performance demonstrates how much of the earth’s water is available for drinking, compares tap and bottled water, and helps us understand ourselves as part of the urban water cycle—bringing water issues vibrantly to life.
Land of 10,000 Lakes
photo: Bruce Silcox
Minnesota’s 150-year Connection to Water. Created and Performed by Paulino Brener
A one person show for young children investigating Minnesota's historic connection to water.
What makes a shower and what keeps all the grass so green? What can help you brush your teeth or dive into the deep? Water of course! The water that we know so well...or do we?
This performance is bi-lingual (Spanish/English) and for preschool through 3rd grade youth.
On the Day You Were Born
Created by Debra Frasier and Sandy Spieler; featuring Julie Boada and Esther Ouray
Based on the award-winning children's book by Debra Frasier, the story explores the scientific phenomena that unfolded on the day "you" entered the world. This toy theater production combines puppetry, poetry and music that celebrate the natural miracles of the earth.
The author's radiant collage illustrations translate to a miniature stage as puppeteers open trick boxes releasing the natural phenomenon described in the book.
"Our goal was to show children that books are fun; and you helped us prove it! The kids were mesmerized..." -Lynne Burke, Children's Health Coordinator, Hennepin County Hospital
Coyote Stories
Created and performed by
Julie Boada
In Coyote Stories, Nimisee the clown will tell some favorite trickster tales of that lovable but often fool-hardy character, Coyote.
Drawing from the stories of the Assiniboine of the Great Plains, the Aztecs of Mexico and the Okanagun and Salishan of the Great Basin; Coyote is a hero, a creator and a self-centered showoff with a kind heart.
At a time when so many things cause us to weep, Coyote brings us laughter, nurtures our spirit and reminds us to celebrate life.
"You inspired us all. Your
gentle, positive, caring personality does a lot
to communicate the American Indian's legends." -Aimee
Orkin
Minneapolis Jewish Day School
- This 45-minute show is perfect for students grades K-5.