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Theatre for Youth:

High John the Conqueror and African Folktales


Alley Stage - February 3, 2009 - February 15, 2009

Director: Brenda Porter

About the performance


The spirited escapades of High John the Conqueror and his trickster friends are told with humor and song by the masterful storytelling of one of Atlanta's treasures, Rob Cleveland. Infused with mystery and excitement, this thrilling collection of folktales, as seen through the eyes of High John the Conqueror, takes us on a journey beginning in Africa, through the Middle Passage, and finally landing in America. LIMITED PERFORMANCE DATES - PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW!


Performance times


Tuesday - 2/10/09 10:00am
Wednesday - 2/11/09 10:00am
Thursday - 2/12/09 10:00am
Friday - 2/13/09 10:00am
Saturday - 2/14/08 2:30pm
Sunday- 2/15/08 2:30pm

Ticket pricing


$7 for children 17 and under
$10 for adults


No show on Mondays


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