Performances
Stories From South of the Border
Cuentos del Sud de la Frontera
SPECIAL FOCUS: Culture Study ~ Guatemala, Argentina, Mexico
TALE TYPES: Creation myth, Overcoming evil, Trickster tale
In a presentation which barely scratches the surface of the rich story and puppetry traditions of Latin America, Calliope Puppets presents three tales collected in their travels in Central and South America. “The Singing Tree”, from Guatemala, is a beautiful myth explaining the origin of Guatemala’s national instrument, the marimba. Then, from Argentina’s famed writer and puppeteer, Javier Villafañe, in a story well known in all South America, “Juancito y Maria” each prove their bravery, and their love. And finally, from Mexico, in the folk tale “El Tlacuache y el Coyote”, the clever opossum, Tlacuache, tricks the trickster Coyote. Presented with traditional hand puppets, along with a six foot tree, and featuring Guatemalan marimba, Argentine tango, and Mexican La Banda music, this dynamic show is fun for all ages.
Juancito y Maria
Offered in love and appreciation of the many Latin American cultures, Calliope Puppets touring experience in Central and South America is the inspiration in sharing these stories, to highlight the fascinating diversity in the countries south of our border. Calliope Puppets have presented at puppetry festivals in Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and Argentina, meeting and sharing ideas with puppeteers from the entire Spanish speaking world.
Available in English or bilingual versions.
Tlacuache y Coyote
Show 45 minutes, appropriate for grades K – 5
A Study Guide accompanies the performance, and includes pre and post performance activities and related National Education Standards.
