The Wednesday Troupe Spring Show
Anansi and the Talking Drum
Hybrid Production
May 13th and 14th at 10:30 am ET *In-person audience
May 15th, 10:30 am ET *In-person and Online
West Village Meeting House, 29 South Street, Brattleboro.
All shows are sensory-friendly. ASL interpretation is provided. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
All performances are sensory-friendly, with ASL interpretation provided. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. If you require accommodation, please complete the form under the ticket information before pressing the purchase button.
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Our Disabilities Specialist is happy to discuss accessibility or accommodation questions. Please email info@theatreadventure.org or call or text 802-387-0765
The Theatre Adventure Wednesday Troupe brings to life the West African folktales about Anansi the spider, a clever trickster who comes across a magical talking drum that can speak and produce beautiful music. The drum doesn't just play rhythms—it speaks words and tells truths, often revealing things that people might prefer to keep hidden.
Anansi, realizing the power and uniqueness of the drum, decides to throw a great feast and invites the entire village, including the King, to witness the marvel of the talking drum. However, Anansi has a trick up his sleeve:
~Theatre Adventure actors create theater that turns traditional roles upside down, present a fresh take on familiar stories, and invite audiences to broaden their thinking about individuals with disabilities.
For more information contact: info@theatreadventure.org
We look forward to having you in our audience!