This is a story about growth and survival. A story without any words, but can exchange feelings with each other. Communicating between eyes and eyes, soul touching from heart to heart, the magic Chinese Zodiac has witnessed the cycle of life.
A child was given birth by a dragon and grew up gradually under the care of the twelve zodiac animals. Lived a wonderful time for 12 years, the rooster woke up the morning, the sheep kept her warm, the rat helped her to stand, the dog taught her to walk, the tiger taught her to speak, the rabbit taught her to listen, the monkey taught her to write, the pig played with her, the horse taught her to be brave, the snake and ox helped her to build a small house. So the child had her own home, and she planted a small flower — then the child had learned to love.
But when human taking steps towards civilization, some disharmonious problems have been accompanying. With the heavy traffic, the rubbish production, the radiation pollution and the water shortage, the source of life is declining.
The child’s favorite little flower has withered, and the animals’ homeland was disappearing. They are trying to find their past happiness, trying to change the terrible reality. Their yearning battle cry reverberated across the land. The sincerity of the animals and the tears of the child called up the introspection of human beings, and woke up the sleeping nature. The dragon flew again, moisturized the world with the flowing fountain.
Everything recovers, the spring returns to the land, the little flower is blooming again, just like a small but warm smiling face. Love life, protect the nature and cherish the love and the warmth that we have already had. No matter what we are, we will hear the most melodious sounds of nature in a harmonious world.
The Dragon Child was directed by world-famous director Peter Wilson from Australia, who was also the director of the opening ceremonies of the Sydney Olympics and the Doha Asian Games. The drama combines live performance with 2D and 3D animation together, showing the story through artists as well as puppets.
This drama has integrated classic and modern, philosophy thoughts and child interests. It is really an excellent children’s drama that shouldn’t be missed since it’s filled with an international feeling, but without losing the essence of Chinese traditional culture.
Since its debut, The Dragon Child has been performed in many countries including Vietnam, Australia, Mexico, the United States, Japan, Columbia, etc. It has given audiences a profound and beautiful memory and attracted media attention, winning wide acclaim and appreciation.
The producers of this event would like to acknowledge the following sponsors:
- China National Theatre for Children
- Able2Shine Foundation
- Companion & Value Consulting Inc
Ticketing Notes:
- All seats are General Admission (GA) – no reserved seating
- GA VIP = $60.00 (front floor)
- GA VIP2 = $40.00 (mid floor)
- GA LOWER = $20.00 (lower level)