Two Anansi Tales

Anansi the Spider is a tricky little fellow constantly trying to best those around him with his wile and wit.  Presented in minimalist ensemble style where the actors become everything necessary to tell the story, Anansi and the Witch Named Five finds him up against a crabby old hag. Will he succeed where the all others have failed?

How Anansi Turned an Ear of Corn into 100 Goats finds the sly spider attempting to do the impossible. Complete with sounds effects courtesy of a Foley artist, this radio play is theater for the mind where the actors’ voices create a vivid picture for you as you follow him on his seemingly unachievable task.

Anansi & the Witch Named Five
and
How Anansi Turned an Ear of Corn into 100 Goats

Produced at The BiTSY Stage
as part of an evening of Anansi Stories
Winter 2017

 

Written & Directed by Patti Murtha

Anansi & the Witch Named Five
Anansi: Lisa Young
Aso: Tresha Farris
Narrator: Artie Thompson
Witch: Hossein Forouzandeh
Rabbit: Rav’n Moon
Rhino: Ronald McQueen
Goat: Brihtney O’Brien
Percussion: James Brunt

How Anansi Turned and Ear of Corn into 100 Goats
Anansi/Announcer: Hossein Forouzandeh
Chiefs/Woman: Lisa Young
Spider/Son/Servant/Old Man: James Brunt
Foley Artist: Artie Thompson

Photos by Patti Murtha