Kids
Song of the North
Created and directed by Hamid Rahmanian
Kingorama and Two Chairs
Courtesy of Fictionville Studio
Ensemble: Sam Jay Gold, Ray Dondero, Harrison Greene, Jenny Hann, Zach Perez, Esme Roszel, Sarah Walsh, Clay Westman, and Christopher Williams
An inspirational epic from ancient Persia comes to life in this stunning multi-disciplinary performance, created through shadow puppetry, projected animation, music, movement, and theater. 483 handmade puppets are used to tell the story of Manijeh, a courageous heroine who uses her strengths and determination to rescue her beloved and help prevent a war. Adapted from the Book of Kings (Shahnameh), a historical and cultural touchstone that is a national treasure in Iran, Song of the North challenges the Eurocentric worldview of art and storytelling. Carefully crafted for young audiences, it’s a one-of-a-kind multimedia experience that celebrates collaboration, experimentation, and unity.
All performances of Song of the North feature open captioning by c2. All seats except rows A, B, and C have good visibility to see the captioning screen. For more information or for any questions, email accessibility@BAM.org or call BAM Ticket Services at 718.636.4100.
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation.
Major support for programming in BAM’s Lepercq Space provided by The Lepercq Charitable Foundation
Sing and dance along with Ms. Mariella and her band as they magically transform jazz standards into hip-hop classics.