11/9 FREE PERFORMANCE for Kids!

This event was made possible through support from the City of Middletown and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR AGES 5 AND UP!

In honor of Native American Heritage Month

Saturday, November 9, 2024, 1pm - 2pm

Middletown Recreation Center

140 Wilderman’s Way, Middletown, CT 06457

Join Leslie Elias, Artistic Director & CT Arts Hero for a participatory performance of

Trickster Coyote Shares the Fire

Performed by Leslie Elias, Daniel Saed, Natalie Resto, & Cameron Sutphin Written & directed by Leslie Elias | Costumes and Masks by Ellen Moon

Join the cast and become a part of the play! Dance with the “Fire Beings”, howl and climb with Cunning Coyote and more! Find out how Trickster Coyote risks his life to share fire with the people!

FREE EVENT

Saturday, November 9, 2024, 1pm - 2pm

Middletown Recreation Center

140 Wilderman’s Way, Middletown, CT 06457

Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children's Theater (winner of the 2003 Connecticut Governor’s Arts Award) was founded in 1980 and celebrates 44 years of bringing quality performances and educational workshops to audiences throughout the world. Grumbling Gryphons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Visit their website here.

AFLCT comes to the City of Middletown to deliver a series of professional development workshops, community performances, and arts workshops designed to enrich the Middletown community through high-quality arts and culture programming and engagement. With over 45 years of experience in arts learning and programming, AFLCT is committed to fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and community connection through our diverse programmatic offerings. Visit their website here.