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TO AN EXPERIENCE
LIKE NO OTHER
Ananse and the Pot of StorieS
our newest StoryTelling show
ANANSE the Spider has heard that NYAME THE SKY GOD has a pot of stories which contain all the wisdom in the world, and would like to have it, so that he can be truly wise! Nyame will give it to him if he can accomplish 3 challenging tasks.... Based on the Ananse Stories of West Africa and the Caribbean, this puppets and people musical written by Emelia Asiedu with music by Greg Alexander, teaches decision making skills and critical thinking, and the concept of storytelling as a way of sharing experience as a form of wisdom.
Tickets available for Friday Friday March 27, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. PS3-The Bedford Village School. $7 per ticket
Recommended for K-4th grade.
We are pleased to announce that we have received a grant from the NYC Cultural Development Fund! Art and culture are the heart and soul of New York, and we are proud to be one of the NYC arts organizations receiving city support this year thanks to the partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office and the City Council.
This investment in our work will help us bring accessible, affordable cultural programs to our communities throughout the New York City. Our CDF grant will support bringing live theatre performances that use music, dance, and delightful puppets to help children learn about empathy, sharing and the environment. In addition our CDF grant will support and develop our theatre arts workshop series designed to help children develop their own creative voice.
Please consider joining the CDF as a Shadow Box Theatre supporter. With your help we will enrich the lives of New York City children: https://www.shadowboxtheatre.org/support
MAIN STAGE SHOWS
STORYBOOK THEATRE: STORIES THAT SING
Children laugh, sing, and clap along with our storytellers and musicians in these interactive mini-musicals which come directly to your classroom or auditorium.
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Many of our storytelling and main stage shows are available virtually.
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NYC Council Members: Erik Bottcher, Gail Brewer, Amanda Farias, Christopher Marte, Chi Osse, and Sandra Ung
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From our community
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Our students enjoyed it very much. Thank you for providing us with such wonderful entertainment.
Teacher, P.S. 173, Queens
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Students used their own creativity to create a fantastic story, and made incredible puppets. I was amazed!
Teacher P.S. 3, Brooklyn
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Phenomenal! The staff and children became so active and alive, and everyone participated. Bravo!
Teacher, P.S. 73, Queens
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