The Ark’s 38th Annual Storytelling Festival – Family Show

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February 23 @ 1:00 pm $15, $10 kids 12 and under

Storytelling for the whole family
Yasu Ishida

The elevator at The Ark is out of service while technicians make repairs. Attendees for this show will need to be able to walk up and down the stairs to the second floor of The Ark where the show takes place.

Featured storytellers this year are Yasu Ishida and Elizabeth Ellis. 

Combining traditional Japanese theatre, music, origami, magic, and storytelling; Yasu Ishida will guide you to the enchanting land of Japan. ​Yasu has a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre for Young Audiences and has been performing all around the county, including the Disney Summer Stage Kids (NY), the National Cherry Blossom Festival (Washington D.C.), to the Hawaii Music & Book Festival.

Elizabeth Ellis grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky. Her grandfather and aunt told both traditional stories and tales of their own creation. Her uncles were big raconteurs, and every get together was a contest to see who could top the others. The Tejas Storytelling Association has recognized her work with the John Henry Faulk Award, given for significant contribution to storytelling in their region. The National Storytelling Network has honored her with both the Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Awards in recognition of her artistry and service.

The Ark’s Storytelling Family Show is made possible with support from Ford Philanthropy.

Details

Date:
February 23 2025
Doors Open:
12:30 PM
Show Starts:
1:00 pm
Cost:
$15, $10 kids 12 and under
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Event Genres:
Family, Spoken Word/Stage
Website:
https://www.yasutheatre.com/
https://www.storytellingcenter.net/tellers/elizabeth-ellis/
Seating Chart:
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Venue

The Ark
316 S. Main
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States
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Phone
(734) 761-1818
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