wendy gourley

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In development:

 

The Lion Hunter

 

 

Based on the life story of Christian Appiah-Knudsen, the play follows the memories of a 14 year old boy from Ghana sitting in a jail cell in Belgium. The mystery of why he is there unfolds as pieces of memory are woven into the stories and music his Grandmother taught him.

 

  • Middle school age and up
  • 4 children, 1 teenager, 3 women and 5 men
  • 1 African singer/drummer, additional musicians and dancers optional
  • Simple set
  • 1 hour 15 min