About Tellin' Tales

Four stories from different cultures from around the world are delightfully educational and include audience participation.

Knee-High (Appalachian) longs to be “sizable”. After going to all her friends to find out how they
got to be so big, she learns a powerful lesson about loving yourself for who you
are.
In El Gallo Elegante (Spanish), El Gallo, “the rooster” tries to get his friends to do him a
favor, but no one will help. But he learns that if you help others, they will help
you.
Nun-Wa-Ti (Cherokee) tells the tale of how animals and man grew apart. We discover that if
we respect the Earth, the Earth will bless us with its bounty.
Akihito’s Gift Japanese) is a tale of a gentle Japanese farmer whose kindness brings him an
unexpected gift.

Appropriate for all ages!

The Heritage Ensemble Theatre Company

Vision: To focus all of its efforts in the direction of the African American experience and those interested in preserving that legacy.