ASIAN STORY THEATER

2/16 3:00 - 3:30pm
2/17 3:00 - 3:30pm

AST is a San Diego-based company dedicated to enriching students' appreciation of drama and theater, and encouraging all audiences to understand major themes, historical periods, and cultural backgrounds related to Asian/Pacific stories. To the Faire we bring a variety of characters and excerpts from past shows and performing partners, including the Monkey King, plus an all-new episode of the Double Happy New Year Players. For 2008, Asian Story Theater is presenting SEA MONSTER, a new play based on legends of gods and monsters of the sea. This year's production features music and dance from around the Pacific Rim. From the Tlingit tribe of North America comes the story of a woman stolen away by a sea monster, and the man who rides killer whales to rescue her. An Incan story tells of the mother goddess of the sea, revered by tribes on the coast, and terrifying to those inland. An Indonesian story is told kecak-style, with guest artists Giri Natum collaborating with the audience to tell a story of the mysterious Queen of the Southern Sea. You can follow the progress of all projects through the Asian Story Theater website, www.asianstorytheater.org. You can also call 619/527-2816 for more information.