Boxtales Theatre Company
Matt Tavianini
Professional Theatre Company
“Captivating costumes and characters—the kids were riveted! Thank you for meeting them on their level!”
3rd grade teacher
Hope Elementary, Santa Ana, CA
Boxtales Theatre Company: Engaging multicultural theatrical performances using storytelling, music, masks, and movement to present world myths and folktales to audiences of all ages.
Description of programs:
Stand Up Stories – Multicultural Tales to Live By
Explore the corners of the world to gain wisdom and compassion on a fun-filled journey with lions, magical fairies, and Greek Gods! This show features a collection of multicultural folktales and myths which provide the listener with valuable messages and cultural wisdom they can use to live by.
WISDOM OF EMOTIONS – Life Lessons from Around the World
This show features myths, folktales, and music from different cultures that were chosen with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in mind. The stories offer examples of the 5 SEL competencies of: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills.
Iron John
This dynamic production is based on Iron John, one the best German fairy tales found in the collections of the Brothers Grimm, about a wild man and a prince. The story is a parable about a boy maturing into adulthood through meaningful rites of passage. (The message of Iron John is that we all have a wealth of gold inside, and that one needs to identify, cultivate and protect it. Iron John reminds us of our connectedness to nature, and the power of the imagination, and that ultimately we are at our best when we serve something bigger than ourselves. Learning Guide)
B’rer Rabbit and other Tricksters Tales from Around the World (Bilingual)
Boxtales inspires self-reliance and creative problem solving on a humorous and magical journey with wily creatures who teach us folk wisdom, morals, and life lessons in this collection of Trickster Tales from around the world. Directed by the company, this show features performers Matt Tavianini, Michael Andrews and Deven Sisler and beautiful masks by Ann Chevrefils and Lindsay Rust. (This show addresses California Department of Education content standards in English Language Arts; Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development; Reading Comprehension; Literary Response and Analysis; and English Language Development. Learning Guide)
Leyendas De Duende – Magical Tales of Latin America (Bilingual)
Leyendas De Duende explores the rich Indigenous and Hispanic folklore and mythology of Latin America, with stories from Mexico and Puerto Rico as well as Afro/Cuban Rhythm and Song. The stories include La Calavera from Mexico, Paco and the Witch from Puerto Rico and a song that calls to “Elegua – the trickster god of the crossroads”, from the Afro-Cuban tradition of Santeria. (This bilingual performance was directed by renowned Mexican theater artist Sigfrido Aguilar, in Guanajuato, Mexico, and features stunningly beautiful masks designed by Ann Chevrefils. Learning Guide)
Grades: K-12
Instructional Materials Available: Teacher’s Guide, Student Activity Page
Other: Residencies, Workshops, Family Fun Nights
CONTACT:
Boxtales Theatre Company
PO Box 91521
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
Matt Tavianini
(805) 962-1142
E-mail: info@boxtales.org
Web Site: www.boxtales.org