The Dancing Fox: Wisdom Tales of the Middle East

The Dancing Fox: Wisdom Tales of the Middle East includes the allegorical writing of philosophers and Sufi mystics as well as fables and folklore from the shared folk traditions of Jews and Arabs. In these unique vignettes, the audience is introduced to characters that include a leviathan, clever foxes, fish, humans both wise and foolish, and other creatures. New perspectives emerge from the comic twists and tragic turns of their adventures. The production incorporates masks, puppets, and giant figures in a variety of combinations to create each story’s special realm.