El Yunque
On the small island of Borinquen, the god Juracán ( Hurakan) was the Mayan god of the storm and was generally considered to be more like the winds and the storms themselves. He has become upset, causing a wild storm to ravage the beautiful rainforest. El Coqui*, the tiny but mighty little frog,
must restore peace to the island with the help of the audience! .This interactive quest is infused with Spanish language as well as traditional Puerto Rican song, dance, and mythology. Children will learn important lessons about taking care of their environment and their feelings. Sensory friendly and staged in the round, this production is a wonderful choice for children ages 5-10 and their families. Available Summer 2019. at Emit theatre located in Astoria NY.
must restore peace to the island with the help of the audience! .This interactive quest is infused with Spanish language as well as traditional Puerto Rican song, dance, and mythology. Children will learn important lessons about taking care of their environment and their feelings. Sensory friendly and staged in the round, this production is a wonderful choice for children ages 5-10 and their families. Available Summer 2019. at Emit theatre located in Astoria NY.www.Emittheatre.org
*The common coquí is a frog endemic to Puerto Rico belonging to the family Eleutherodactylidae. The species is named for the loud call the males make at night. This sound serves two purposes. “CO” serves to repel males and establish territory while the “KEE” serves to attract females. Wikipedia
