“A story is a world of possibilities where truth and justice always shine bright after having traversed the perils of greed and deception.”
Lua Shayenne
“Once upon a time in a not so distant past, somewhere in a village in a land far away, there lived a young girl named Yassama.”
Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is the story of a young girl who, with the help of the old Baobab tree, saves her village from drought and delivers a powerful lesson about the importance of respecting and honouring Mother Earth.
Acclaimed artist Lua Shayenne weaves vibrant dance and music with engaging storytelling in an interactive performance created especially for young children.
Dramaturgy and educational consultant: Lynda Hill (2022)
Translation Dramaturgy: Djennie LaGuerre (2022)
Costumes: Rachel Forbes
Backdrop Design: Quentin VerCetty
Lighting: Logan Raju Cracknell
Stage Management: Joey Lau, Kimberly Moreira (2022)
Costume Sewer: Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge
Photos by Dahlia Katz
"Il y a très longtemps, quelque part dans un village dans un pays lointain, vivait autrefois une jeune fille qui s'appelait Yassama.”
Yassama et la Calebasse aux Cauris est l’histoire d’une jeune fille qui, avec l’aide d’un vieux Baobab, sauve son village de la sécheresse et délivre une leçon puissante sur l’importance de respecter et d’honorer la Terre Mère.
L’artiste de renom Lua Shayenne mêle danse et musique à un récit captivant dans un spectacle interactif spécialement conçu pour les jeunes enfants.
Dramaturgie: Lynda Hill (2022)
Conseil dramaturgique (version Française): Djennie LaGuerre (2022)
Costumes: Rachel Forbes
Toile de Fond: Quentin VerCetty
Éclairage: Logan Raju Cracknell
Régisseuse: Joey Lau, Kimberly Moreira (2022)
Couturière: Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge
UPCOMING SHOWS | SPECTACLES
2024
MAY 18, 19, 20 → Junior Festival at Harbourfront
MAY 21, JUNE 1 & 2 → Vancouver International Children’s Festival
2023
Centre Culturel Frontenac (Kingston)
Arts for All ( Hamilton)
VOX Théâtre ( Ottawa)
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Yassama and the Beaded Calabash is available in English and French.
RECOMMENDED AGE: Schools – JK-Grade 1 Grades 1-4 Family Audience – Ages 3 years +
DURATION: Approx. 25 minutes with a 5 minute Pre-show and a 10 minute Post-show demonstration/call and response
WORKSHOP: A 30mn workshop during which children have the opportunity to learn and perform elements of the music and dance from the show *Tech rider available upon request
For bookings contact: shayenneproductions@gmail.com