A new puppet show exploring Cherokee tales is being presented by Piccadilly Puppets on the Metro Waterproofing Main Stage at the Aurora Theatre on Wednesday, June 28 at 10 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
Created and written by playwright Kara Morrison, an enrolled member of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe and a descendant of the Cherokee Nation, the puppet show will tell the story of Sequoyah, considered one of the most influential figures in Cherokee history.
With the help of puppets, audiences will learn about Cherokee culture and history, including Sequoyah’s famous syllabary. The storyteller uses tabletop hand and rod puppets to tell Cherokee myths about the creation of Cherokee land and how the brave Spider brought fire to the animals. Then the students learn about the Trail of Tears with the help of shadow puppetry.
Children in the audience will also have a chance to be part of the show.
Runtime for the puppet show is 45 minutes and tickets cost $7.
For more information, visit www.auroratheatre.com.
Photo: A scene from Piccadilly Puppets
