Boxtales Theatre Company
Assembly
Some Programs Available Virtually
Overview
Exquisite masks, movement, music and storytelling are seamlessly weaved together to bring myths and folktales from around the world to young audiences.
Assembly Technical Requirements
Africa to America – The Ananse Story
Ananse the Trickster Spider is having a party, and you’re invited! Featuring live West African drum rhythms and songs, you'll learn to sing and dance with him while he travels to new lands and transforms in the process.
Fees:
1 Assembly - $1,305
2 Assemblies - $1,550
3 Assemblies - $1,770
Capacity: 350
Availability: In-Person
B'rer Rabbit and other Trickster Tales from Around the World
In this collection of trickster tales, wily creatures teach valuable morals and life lessons through a humorous and magical journey that inspires self-reliance and creative problem solving.
Fees:
1 Assembly - $1,305
2 Assemblies - $1,550
3 Assemblies - $1,770
Capacity: 350
Availability: In-Person
The Hero Twins – A Mayan Story
Travel to Central America to hear The Popol Vuh, the Quiche Mayan’s creation of myth and one of the world’s greatest "Hero’s Journey" tales in this bilingual production
Fees:
1 Assembly - $1,305
2 Assemblies - $1,550
3 Assemblies - $1,770
Capacity: 350
Availability: In-Person
The Hero Twins – A Mayan Story: Pre-Recorded Video
Travel to Central America to hear The Popol Vuh, the Quiche Mayan’s creation of myth and one of the world’s greatest "Hero’s Journey" tales in this bilingual production.
Fees:
1 Assembly - $400
Availability: Virtual Only
Iron John – A Brother's Grimm Tale
Through storytelling, music and movement, the parable of Iron John reminds us of our connectedness to nature, the power of imagination and the importance of serving something bigger than ourselves.
Fees:
1 Assembly - $1,135
2 Assemblies - $1,295
3 Assemblies - $1,460
Capacity: 350
Availability: In-Person
Leyendas De Duende – Magical Tales of Latin America
Explore the rich folklore and mythology of Latin America in this entrancing, bilingual production created in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Fees:
1 Assembly - $1,305
2 Assemblies - $1,550
3 Assemblies - $1,770
Capacity: 350
Availability: In-Person
Stand Up Stories – Multicultural Tales to Live By
Gain wisdom and compassion in a fun-filled journey around the world that features lions, a stone cutter, and Greek gods. Through this collection of folktales and myths, students of all ages will learn valuable messages and cultural wisdom they can use to live by.
Fees:
1 Assembly - $1,305
2 Assemblies - $1,550
3 Assemblies - $1,770
Capacity: 350
Availability: In-Person
Waters of the Earth – Multicultural Tales of the Sea
The sea has always been a source of fascination for children and adults alike. This production explores the rick folklore and mythology of seafaring cultures from all over the globe and includes songs from Irish, New England, African American/Afro Cuban traditions that are also taught and sung during the performance.
Fees:
1 Assembly - $1,305
2 Assemblies - $1,550
3 Assemblies - $1,770
Capacity: 350
Availability: In-Person