Ensemble's Storybook Theatre 2007-08

The Paper Dragon

By Marguerite W. Davol and adapted by Miller James
April 12 and 19 at noon, 2:30, and 4:30
at the Alhecama Theatre 914 Santa Barbara Street.

Mi Fei is a humble painter of scrolls in a small Chinese village. The tranquility of the community is threatened when the dragon, Sui Jen, awakens from his 100 year slumber. The villagers know of only one person wise enough to confront the scaly beast - Mi Fei. The power of the artist’s vision and the ever-sustaining nature of love are brought together in this magical stage adaptation. Journey with Mi Fei as he discovers that within himself he has power to tame the tricky dragon.

Tour: April 21-May 2. Call 805-965-5400 ext. 115. Field Trips to theatre: April 7-19 (at 9:30 and 10:45) call the box office at 805 965-5400. Email Miller James

 


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With the belief that children's lives are transformed through theatre, we bring a unique vision to the performance of informative, entertaining, and original plays. We believe that theatre inspires young people to develop the tools of communication and creativity that engender a deep appreciation of the world.

Each year thousands of boys and girls experience the wonder of theatre, some for the very first time, through our Storybook productions. Bring your class on a field trip to our theatre, or let us bring the performance to your school.