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Surrey Youth Theatre Company (SYTCO) presents THE JUNGLE BOOK by GREG BANKS Based on the stories b
Surrey Youth Theatre Company (SYTCO) presents
THE JUNGLE BOOK by GREG BANKS
Based on the stories by Rudyard Kipling
APRIL 30TH
SURREY ARTS CENTER, STUDIO THEATRE
2:00 AND 6:00 PM
TICKETS: TICKETS.SURREY.CA
604-501-5566
Celebrating SYTCO’s 26th year.
This is a story about Mowgli and his jungle-dwelling friends. Protected and guided by Baloo, Bagheera, and Mother and Father Wolf, Mowgli discovers challenges and dangers that test his strength and friendships. Yet he finds that when he is in peril, the ones who truly care for him are never that far behind.
It's up to Mowgli to figure out where it is he truly belongs.
“Mowgli is how all children are when they start off in the world,” says playwright Banks “Just curious, unafraid, energetic, excited about the world.”
“It has a contemporary interpretation of the animal characters that connects it to our own human experience in a more intentional way.” It is still a story about a young boy who is facing the challenges of growing up.
Rudyard Kipling first began writing stories in the late 19th century as he and his wife were awaiting the birth of their first child. Inspired to write something magical, Kipling drew from his own experiences of living in India (his birthplace and home for many years during his young adulthood). His fond memories served as inspiration for The Jungle Book.
Banks strips out the colonial overtones in Kipling’s The Jungle Book and plays on the nostalgia of Kipling’s tales; but this rendition is a modern retelling for the stage. Written for a cast of only five actors, SYTCO’s production utilizes 9 actors to fill numerous scripted roles in an adventurous production.
This new adaptation is perfect for children and families to enjoy together and recommended for ages 6 and up. (Please note, this is not the Disney version)
Directed by Susan Pendleton
Assistant Director - Marina Cyr
Assisted by Shulamite Mlobela
Featuring:
Hattie Watts as Young Mowgli
Ayrton Li as Older Mowgli
Carson Creech as Shere Khan
Jenna Vanstone as Bagheera
Sara Vandop as Mother Wolf, Monkey
Grady Bateman as Father Wolf, Monkey
Alli Ferguson as Vulture, Wolf, Monkey
Marina Cyr as Kaa
Shulamite Mlobela as Baloo
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The Workshop
This lively workshop will be a participation activity for children ages 7 - 11.
Led by Shulamite Mlobela and sponsored by Semiahmoo Arts Center, the children will join "Shul" in the childhood stories she grew up with in South Africa. As well, African music and movement will add to the fun.
This workshop is a teaser for SYTCO's upcoming production of The Jungle Book.
Animal movement and their environments will be explored.
