Dallas Children’s Theater presents
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
Based on the book by John Steptoe • Adapted for the stage by Karen Abbott
Thursday, January 29, 2009 • 10 am & 12:30 pm
Recommended for grade levels 1 - 7

A Caldecott Award winning Cinderella story, this wonderful folktale celebrates virtue and kindness of the heart! Mufaro’s pride and joy are his two daughters – Nyasha, who is sweet and kind, and Manyara, who is angry, cruel and self-centered. When a great African king desires a wife, only the most worthy and beautiful maidens in the land are invited to meet him; both Mufaro’s daughters receive an invitation.

Manyara believes she is better and prettier than her sister and sets out alone so she can be presented to the King first. What will happen along the way as the girls encounter hooting owls, enchanted laughing trees and a hungry boy?

With traditional chanting and African song, drumming and a splash of audience participation, this show celebrates a great culture along with goodness, generosity and love!