The Dancing Spider
By Marilyn Osterman and Marilyn Kluge. Based on African folktales.
Product Code: D29000
Full-length Play
Cast size: 18 to 40m or w, Flexible.
Rights and availability
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Synopsis
The plot, drawn from West African folktales and enhanced by songs based on authentic African rhythms, forms and themes, concerns the trickster-hero Ananse, who spends his time dreaming up ways to get others to do his work and so ends up in some hilarious predicaments. Hugh, menacing Leopard and Lion try to intimidate Ananse, but he outwits them both. The songs may be sung by solo voices or entirely by chorus. Accompaniment may be performed on the piano, but here is a perfect opportunity to capitalize on Carl Orff's musical ideas. Very simple parts for Orff instruments like the xylophone are provided in the book.
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code D29000
- Minimum Cast Size 18
- Pages of Dialogue 41
- Min. Royalty Rate $85.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 55 min
- Staging One ext. set.
Categories
- ISBN(13) 9780871292384
Customer Reviews
This was a superb show. Catchy melodies, quirky choreography, lots of solo voice features.
The Dancing Spider is a great show for kids. Lots of parts which can double up or not ... Simple sets make this show great to do at different locations.
Penny Benson, Hampstead Academy, Atkinson, N.H.