World premiere, family–friendly ‘The Girl Who Made
the Milky Way’ is based on Khoisan myth
BURBANK, Calif. (September 30, 2024) — Imagine Theatre in partnership with The Colony Theatre presents a world premiere, family-friendly theatrical experience inspired by a Khoisan myth. An original commission by Imagine Theatre, The Girl Who Made the Milky Way is written by acclaimed playwright June Carryl and directed by Imagine artistic director Armina LaManna. Five public performances will empower girls and transfix boys ages five and up from November 9 through November 17 at Burbank’s Colony Theatre. Nine additional weekday matinees are available for school field trips November 12 through November 22.
The Khoisan, an ancient ethnic group with a long and intriguing history, are believed to be the oldest human inhabitants of southern Africa. In the play, a young girl, Little Sister (Stakiah Lynn Washington), evolves from struggling with her place and duties among her people to embracing her uniqueness, voice, courage, and identity. Supported by a cast of archetypal characters in the form of animals, trees, mountains and spirits (Jamela Asha, Edward Hong, Max Lawrence, Carter Michael and Makha Mthembu), Little Sister braves the dangers of the African savanna and confronts the unfair expectations the world has of her because she is a girl. Not only does she help find her father by creating the stars of the night skies, but she also discovers her true self.
WHAT:
Imagine Theatre in partnership with The Colony Theatre presents The Girl Who Made the Milky Way, a world premiere, family-friendly theatrical experience inspired by a Khoisan myth. The Khoisan, an ancient ethnic group with a long and intriguing history, are believed to be the oldest human inhabitants of southern Africa. In the play, a young girl, Little Sister, evolves from struggling with her place and duties among her people to embracing her uniqueness, voice, courage and identity. Supported by a cast of archetypal characters in the form of animals, trees and mountains in the African savanna, Little Sister braves the dangers of her land and confronts the unfair expectations the world has of her because she is a girl. Not only does she help find her father by creating the stars of the night skies, but she also discovers her true self.
WHO:
• Written by June Carryl
• Directed by Armina LaManna
• Starring Jamela Asha, Edward Hong, Max Lawrence, Carter Michael, Makha Mthembu, Stakiah Lynn Washington
• Produced by Gabrieal Griego and Armina LaManna.
• Presented by Imagine Theatre and The Colony Theatre
WHEN:
Five public performances: Nov. 9 – Nov. 17:
• Saturday at 2 p.m.: Nov. 16
• Saturdays at 7 p.m.: Nov. 9 and Nov. 16
• Sundays at 4 p.m.: Nov. 10 and Nov. 17
Nine student matinees: Nov. 12 – Nov. 22:
• Tuesdays at 10 a.m.: Nov. 12 and Nov. 19
• Wednesday at 9 a.m.: Nov. 20
• Wednesday at 10 a.m.: Nov. 13
• Wednesday at 12 p.m. (noon).: Nov. 20
• Thursdays at 10 a.m.: Nov. 14 and Nov. .21
• Fridays at 10 a.m.: Nov 15 and Nov. 22
WHERE:
The Colony Theatre
555 N 3rd St.
Burbank CA 91502
(in Burbank Town Center)
PARKING:
Free in the attached Burbank Town Center parking structure
TICKET PRICES:
• Public Performances (except Nov. 9): Adults: $30 / Ages 5-12: $20
• Opening Night (Nov. 9 ): Adults: $50 / Ages 5-12: $30 (includes a post-performance reception)
Group rates available for parties of 10 or more
• Student matinees: $10 (interested educators should email smat@imaginetheatreca.org)
OTHER:
Children under 5 not admitted.
HOW:
(818) 649-9474 or imaginetheatreca.org
