Location
Stockbridge, MA
Artist
Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children's Theater Company
Fiscal Year Awarded
2025
Grant or Program
New England States Touring (NEST) Grant
Grant Amount
$1,800

<p>The Grumbling Gryphons, renowned for their dynamic puppet shows that blend storytelling, music, and cultural education, will present A West African Folktale at both the Berkshire Botanical Garden&#39;s Family Fridays on June 27, 2025, and the Harvest Festival on October 11, 2025. This interactive performance will invite children to participate in the adventure of Anansi the Spider, who retrieves stolen stories from Nyame, the Sky God, by tricking jungle animals. Through pre-performance workshops, children will transform into monkeys, elephants, crocodiles, and more, learning songs, chants, and dances that bring the story to life. </p>