The Lion’s Whiskers
This story is based on an Ethiopian folktale in which a stepmother, desperate to win the heart of her husband’s little boy, consults a wise man. The wise man tells her that she will gain her stepson’s affection only by plucking a wild lion’s whiskers. The show—about courage, love, and patience—features masks, puppets, and original songs.
Program Info
Grades: K - 6
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 50 min.
Pricing Details
Assembly Price: $1,420
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1,880
Travel Fee: $95/day
- Character Education Month
- National Arts & Humanities Month
- Youth Arts Month
- Theatre
Ability to darken room is vital (it doesn’t need to be pitch black—cover windows). Performance space on same level as audience. 12 ft. ceiling required, performance space needs to be 20 ft. wide and 16 ft. deep, with access to electricity. Artists arrive 2 hours in advance to set up show. Please mix older and younger students together (e.g., K-6).
What Our Partners Are Saying
Teacher
Bloomsbury School
Bloomsbury School
“The students were totally engaged. I got several positive comments from other teachers, and my 3rd graders loved the show. Great experience!”
