Yuletide / Epiphany Tale
The performance brought a beautiful old story--and a very significant message--to life for our families in a delightful way. Our memory of your music and its empowering messages of goodwill and creativity is one that shines, not just in the immediate afterglow of having heard you---but weeks and months beyond!
--- 1st Unitarian Society, Madison, WI
Old Befana is a lovely musical based on an ancient holiday story. A recipe for enchantment, it’s warmth and magic stirs hearts of all ages. A special child is coming... but is it rich or poor, black or white, a boy or a girl? “"Anyone could be the one to make a better worldâ€," Befana sings. "“It could even be... you!â€"
Performed by Kenland PlayersTheater, the show has delighted audiences in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan annually since 1987. Befana'’s tale has roots that pre-date Christianity, yet she grew to become a ‘Santa-like’ figure in Italian and eastern-European holiday traditions.
Watch:
Old Befana #1 - Marketplace
Old Befana #2 - Old Befana
Old Befana #3 - Sweep!
Old Befana #4a - prelude to Some People Like Stars
Old Befana #4 - Some People Like Stars
Old Befana #5 - Listen!
Old Befana #6 - In The Caravan (We Three Kings)
Old Befana #7 - Follow
Old Befana #8a - prelude to A Night Of Miracles
Old Befana #8 - A Night Of Miracles
Old Befana #9 - On The Road To Bethlehem
Old Befana #10 - Anyone Could Be The One
Everyone was charmed by the original music, the group's professional singing, and the artistic presentation of the unusual story. A big, warm-hearted success... highly recommended.
--- Cedarburg Cultural Arts Center
Our entire staff was just delighted with your performance. Your company does a wonderful job of engaging the audience.
Everyone enjoyed Old Befana
--- Inter-Faith Caregiving Network
Old Befana has been presented at the Madison Childrens Museum as part of our holiday cultural series. Multi-cultural programs are an important educational tool and it is refreshing to present a holiday tale that is secular and free of gender bias. We have numerous requests for Old Befana every year. The story is perfect for our needs because it appeals to all: children laugh and sing along with Ken while adults enjoy a professional and spirited performance.
--- Georgia Heise, Executive Director
