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Shadow Box Theatre
HOW THE TURTLE GOT ITS SHEL
with Chief Baba Neil, Puppets, and Dance!


    DAYTIME PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOLS
    WED, FEBRUARY 28 AT 10 A.M. & 11:30 A.M.
    THUR, FEBRUARY 29 AT 10 A.M. & 11:30 A.M.
    Repertory Theater



    GET TICKETS BY CALLING SHADOW BOX THEATRE
    AT (212) 724-0677

Recommended for Grades PreK to 5th Grade
Run Time: 45 Minute

Chief Baba Neil introduces the audience to African instruments and various words from African languages. Then, this witty and wise folk tale of a little turtle who outsmarts a fierce leopard and is rewarded with a shell, comes to life through movement, dance, and puppetry!


Featuring
Chief Baba Neil Clarke
World-renowned African drummer

Gina Mayers
Barbados/NYC Dancer, Choreographer, and Shadow Box Theater member

Samuel Humphreys
Sokolow Dance Ensemble

The Shadow Box Theatre has been bringing theatre and puppets to children all over New York City for over five decades.

This is a presentation of The Shadow Box Theatre.