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May  7  -  May 8

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Birth of the Monkey King
Thursday,  May  7  -  Friday,  May 8 , 10:15 and 11:30 am
Freer Gallery of Art, Meyer Auditorium
For reservations, call 202.633.3030.

Chinese Theatre Works present a shadow-puppet adaptation of the Chinese classic Journey to the West. The fantastic simian troublemaker Sun Wu Kung (a.k.a. Handsome Monkey King) gathers his superpowers and shakes the foundations of heaven, causing such a cosmic ruckus that Buddha intervenes. The audience in invited to explore the Freer’s Chinese galleries after the performance. Recommended for ages 5–12. Resident Associate members, $4. General admission, $5 for children, $6 for adults. For reservations, call 202.633.3030. Related teacher workshops on shadow puppetry are offered free of charge. For information, visit http://www.asia.si.edu/education/teacherResources/teacherEvents.htm

Sponsor: Freer/Sackler Galleries of Art and Discovery Theater


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