Based on Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth Adapted for the stage by Elizabeth Wong, Skyler Gray, Sean T. Cawelti, Miles Taber, Matthew Hill, Landon Johnson with Rogue Artists Ensemble Directed by Sean T. Cawelti Based on the book Zen Shorts by John J. Muth and featuring over 30 puppets, video projections and original songs! When a giant Zen master panda named Stillwater moves into their neighborhood, Michael and Addy are in for an incredible journey, as he shares Zen stories about modern day issues of building friendships and growing up. Appropriate Age Range: 3rd – 6th grade Learning Objectives: Students will experience the art of Bunraku puppetry, shadow puppetry and learn the importance of friendship and family and that being the “cool kid” simply means being yourself! Produced by special arrangement with Scholastic Books. Upcoming Performances: Zen Shorts in Portland! Presented by Tears of Joy Theatre Imago Theatre 17 SE 8th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97214 Tickets and Info - http://www.tojt.org February 6 at 7:30 pm February 7 at 11am and 1pm* February 8 at 1pm and 3pm* February 14 at 11am and 1pm* February 15 at 1pm and 3pm* Tears of Joy Theatre collaborates with Rogue Artists Ensemble to bring Zen Shorts, based on the beloved book by Jon J. Muth, to Imago Theatre February 6th – 15th. This is an unusual collaboration, with Rogue bringing the show which they produced, and Tears of Joy providing some of their puppeteers to perform the show. Support from the National Endowment for the Arts is making the project possible.