AFIHAN SIYIN (Ah’-fee-hahn See’-yeen) Presents . . .

“SIGNIFYING MONKEY AND LION”

A Child-Friendly Play

Written and Produced By Adetokunbo Knowles Borishade


African storytelling comes to life in this first of a series of one-hour stage plays presented in the style of traditional African village drama. This is the initial production of ongoing community-based theatrical presentations featuring traditional African cultural and dramatic expression. Each production features and reveals the wisdom, ideals, principles, morals, and ethics found in traditional African culture.

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(Ages 8 & Up; No Experience Necessary)


AUDITION DATES:  Saturday, May 12 & 19, 2018:    12:30 to 2:00 pm.

12806 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120

 

                                        BRING RESUME AND HEADSHOT  


Character Breakdown

 Griot #1: Poet-Historian                       Griot#2: Poet-Historian                Signifying Monkey

Iwa Pele, “Good Character”                 Iwa Buruku, “Bad Behavior”       Confusion-Trouble-Sorrow

Mrs. Elephant                                          Mr. Lion                                           Mr. Ape


                                                       CONTACT:  216-471-8811





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Adetokunbo Borishade, Ph.D.
Founder and CEO-Sankofa Cultural Institute
Producer, Educator, Author, Cultural Consultant, Public Speaker