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ARABIAN NIGHTS Presented by The Shenandoah Valley Governor's School Opens this Week!

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The transformative power of storytelling lies at the heart of Arabian Nights as the clever and imaginative Sharhazad enchants King Shahrayar with stories for a thousand and one nights to stave off her execution and protect the other young women of the city. This updated retelling features a strong ensemble and creative physical storytelling that is sure to delight audiences young and old. The actors, who play multiple roles throughout the production, work together to create the myriad characters, locations, sounds, and events of these stories with minimal set and props. This version of Arabian Nights, commissioned in 2009 by the Royal Shakespeare Company, includes well-known stories such as those of Ali Baba and Es-Sindibad the Sailor along with more unusual tales like "The Story of the Wife Who Wouldn't Eat."

Recommended for ages 8 and up

Directed by Diane Cale Stewart and Cassy Maxton-Whitacre

An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books


Tickets are available:
1) On our website: www.shenanarts.org
2) In the box office during operating hours (listed below)
3) At the door prior to the performance
4) At BLACK SWAN Books & Music in Downtown Staunton

ShenanArts at The nTelos Theatre

300 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA. 24401

www.shenanarts.or

theatre@shenanarts.org | 540.712.0001

30030300 Chur

Box Office Hours:

Wednesdays: 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Fridays: 10:30am - 2:30pm

We are proud to offer hearing assistance devices for the convenience of our patrons. Please inquired with the box office staff if you would like assistance.

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