Theatre Motus: Baobab May 5, 2011

This performance is part of the Chicago Humanities Festival "Stages, Sights and Sounds" International Performance Festival.

A huge and ancient Baobab tree stands beneath a blazing sun in a region of West Africa suffering from a long drought. One day, this ancient Baobab brings forth an egg, and from this egg hatches a little boy. The people of the nearby village soon discover that this boy is the key to the source of their water. Thus begins a quest in which the courage of a child could change the course of the world. Based on West African legends and filled with traditional music, this production by Quebec’s Théâtre Motus is truly international: created in partnership with the SÔ Company (Mali), Théâtre de la Ville (Longueuil) for a residency, and in collaboration with Hamadoun Kassogué (Mali) and Ismaîla Manga (Senegal). Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Quebec’s Théâtre Motus is a theater company for young audiences. Founded by Hélène Ducharme and Sylvain Massé, Théâtre Motus combines the talents of a new generation of creative artists with artists who have already made their mark in Quebec’s theater community.

NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE IN FRENCH

Official Website: http://www.chicagohumanities.org