Available September - November 2006
January - March and May 2007
Appropriate for all ages – fun for the very young and a great teaching tool for high school students studying Spanish!
Available September - November 2006 January - March and May 2007 Appropriate for all ages – fun for the very young and a great teaching tool for high school students studying Spanish! |
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| “Cuentos
Del Arbol” or “Tree Tales” is a delightful bi-lingual
musical drawn from Spanish and Latin American folklore. The play
is
designed to bring Spanish to “life” for students studying the language;
and
to make theatre accessible for students, parents and grandparents for
whom
English is a second language. Because the play is presented in a
bi-lingual
format, it provides literacy enhancement in both language and the
arts.
The stories within the piece offer pride in the cultural heritage of
Spain
and Latin America while also providing access to the arts and arts
education
without a language barrier. |
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The
centerpiece of all the stories is a tree (Un Arbol) that has sheltered,
shielded and nurtured countless characters that have passed her way
over the years. The tree’s caretaker, Arbolita, shares four of these
stories with Tomas, a storyteller, who is looking for tales for his
collection.
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The stories included are "The Garden of the Golden Oranges," adapted from a Spanish legend, told in the oral tradition; “Brothers Who Were Both Wise and Foolish,” a grand adventure, also set in Spain; “Juan Bobo” or “Silly John” originating in both Mexico and Puerto Rico about a boy who makes silly mistakes that serve him well; and “Caperucita Roja” or “Red Riding Hood” a perennial favorite in Spanish and English households, told with a Latino beat and rhythm. A spirited finale sends audiences home with dancing feet, clapping hands and a happy heart. |
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“Cuentos.
. . “ is indeed filled with a fiesta of Latino and Hispanic themes,
indigenous to locale, but universal to the human experience. The
stories are about dreaming dreams, setting goals, rising to challenges
and keeping commitments. The
range of ideas for discussion includes many value clarification and
strength of character issues. Young audiences will be enchanted
by the colorful lore and spirited beat that enable Arbol to lift her
branches and find new ways to grow each day.
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Call Pushcart Players now to reserve your
performance dates for
"Cuentos
del Arbol"
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