Chinese Theatre Works: Shadow Puppetry

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Sunday, Dec 28
2:00 pm

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Featuring dozens of figures based on antique Chinese shadow puppets, "The Birth of Monkey King" is an adaptation of the Chinese classic Journey to the West. Three expert puppeteers and a live storyteller project large, colorful images on the big screen in the Toby.

Also be sure to drop in early and learn how to make a shadow puppet with Chinese Theatre Works expert puppeteers.
Sunday, December 28 / 1:00 pm
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