Anansi, the Clever Spider
Anansi, the Clever Spider is a play that needs 3 to 8 performers (2 women, 1 men, 5 any gender). Licensed by Eldridge Publishing.
- Type
- play
- Cast size
- 3 to 8 performers
- Roles
- 2 women, 1 men, 5 any gender
- Cast notes
- 1 m, 2 w, 5 flexible
- Recommended level
- Elementary
- Dance
- No dance
- Genre
- by claudia haas
- Licensor
- Eldridge Publishing
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Synopsis
Based on the African fable of Anansi, the play tells the story of a "brave" spider's desire to bring stories into the world and the difficult challenges he faces achieving his goal. Anansi must battle the python, outwit the tiger, protect himself from the hornet's sting, and endure a frustrating encounter with Mmotia, the bad-tempered fairy. In addition, he even has to deal his critical mother-in-law! Throughout it all Anansi thinks himself clever, but in reality, it is only with the help of his
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