Using puppetry, songs, traditional dances, projections, and kites, IBEX Puppetry presents this epic family adventure, the story of a young whooping crane and her heroic journey. More…
Separated from her family, Ajijaak undertakes her first migration from Canada to coastal Texas alone. Her journey is disrupted by environmental, industrial, and mythical chaos. Ajijaak must follow her intuition to fly onward, learning from the neo-indigenous communities she encounters along the way. 'Ajijaak on Turtle Island' aims to inspire the next generation of eco-champions.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
See it if you enjoy a very creative show about the environment. Wonderful use of puppetry, music and dance. Great for kids and adults.
Don't see it if you don't like children in the audience. This is a children's theater but they were very attentive to this show.
See it if I expected a great puppet show. This show may be great for kids as an adult I was painfully bored. The old man next to me was sleeping.
Don't see it if If you are an adult without a child you will be painfully bored and think about your plans after you break free from turtle island.
See it if You like to see Native American story-telling in an artistic and innovative way with a subtle message within
Don't see it if You do not like shows which contain some dialogue in Native American language and which may not always be easy to follow
See it if You like puppets. The puppets are truly incredible, as are the rest of the design elements.
Don't see it if You're expecting a polished professional production. The acting ability of the cast is...varied.
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See it if you want to see something based on spectacle, with great puppetry
Don't see it if you are irked by cliche
See it if You appreciate what came before you. This is a beautifully staged and wonderfully performed Native American story.
Don't see it if You are just looking for fun entertainment. This is more soulful than funny.