Performers at a Glance

Chinese Theatre Works

Birth of the Monkey King

China/USA


A delightful adaptation of the 16th Century masterpiece, Journey to the West, features colorful acetate puppets adapted from antique leather originals.  Designed by co-founder Stephen Kaplin whose credits include puppet design and construction for The Lion King,  these puppets serve a delightful re-telling of the timeless adventures of Sun Wu Kung, a.k.a. Handsome Monkey King, a.k.a. Great Sage; a combination comic prankster, shape-shifting magician, Buddhist sage, who is part Jackie Chan and part Bart Simpson in this rollicking epic adventure.




Show Info

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Rialto

w 60 minutes
w BEST FOR 6+

Weekday Show Times
Day Date Time Code
Mon 5/21 10:00am ZC02

Ticket Prices
Type Price
School/Org. $9.00
Subsidized $4.50
Public/Individual Varies
Schools/Groups: this show can be part of a package rate.

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