While it is, indeed, based on a book, this is a Cinderella story with a twist.
This show has African dancing, singing, drumming and chanting, not to mention colorful costumes and a touching message.
As part of Village Theatre’s Pied Piper series, “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters,” performed by Dallas Children’s Theatre, will be at Everett Civic Auditorium on Sunday, offering families a familiar story told in a breathtaking way.
“The story is about the two sisters who are sent on a journey to go before the great African king in hopes that one of them will be chosen to be queen,” Pied Piper manager Erica Weir said. “Although both are very beautiful, the sisters have very different dispositions; one being kind and considerate, while the other is spoiled and selfish.
“Throughout their journey, Mufaro’s daughters are confronted by situations that test their true character.”
The stage story, based on a book by John Steptoe, ties in bits of African history and culture, evidenced in part by the performers’ true-to-life costumes, Weir said. It would be most appropriate for children in first through seventh grades.
Village Theatre’s staff wanted to do more than just present this story, however. So it teamed with Everett’s Imagine Children’s Museum to offer a craft session that will tie into the show’s story, starting at 1 p.m. Sunday.
After the show, members of the audience can ask questions about the story or the performance. Subscribers and their guests can stop into another part of the theater to join the staff, and often the performers, for cookies and a social time.
“We want to make a trip to the theater into more than something that lasts just an hour, “Weir said. “We want it to be a whole family experience that they carry with them.”
“Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters”
2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave., Everett; $14, $12 youth and seniors; 425-257-8600, www.villagetheatre.org
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