Chicago Puppet Fest presents:
From Sesame Street staff writer and children’s book author Annie Evans, comes a delightful story of compassion and courage. Aanika, a young African girl meets Little, an orphaned baby elephant living at the sanctuary where her father works. The two grow up together surviving some of the pitfalls of humanity, the loss of family and the threat of poachers. Charming and innovative visuals illustrate perfectly the real possibility of adopting new family and finding beautiful peace in the most unexpected of ways.
Dates/Times:
Friday, January 17 at 7 pm
Saturday, January 18 at 1 pm + 3 pm
Location: The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E. 56th Pl.
Cost: $35/$25 students & seniors
Ages: 7 and up
Running Time: 60 mins
ADA Accessible? Yes
This collaboration brings together Feisty Elephant, Pam Arciero Productions, and Little Shadow Productions to deliver heartfelt puppetry with rich technical craft. Focused on themes of resilience and connection, they create shows that resonate with all ages. Their festival performance, Aanika’s Elephants, tells a poignant story of love and survival, designed to inspire and move audiences through beautifully crafted puppetry.
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center celebrates 62 years as one of the nation’s oldest independent African American museums. This organization is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history and culture of Black Americans. As a venue for the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, DuSable will feature performances that honor the tradition of storytelling through puppetry, exploring themes of identity, culture, and history. This partnership brings together two powerful art forms—puppetry and history—to create a thought-provoking and meaningful experience for audiences.
