Swan? – A Tale of Belonging
2016 Photo by Karon Morgan
Starting with the classic “the Ugly Duckling”, and drawing from her own experiences in an adoptive world, artist Kristin Ward brings to life the tale of one “strange duck” and her quest for belonging. Using brightly colored hats pulled from a suitcase, Kristin conjures a heartwarming “supporting cast” as the main character – Essie – learns that beauty is more than what you are born with, and that to find where you belong, sometimes you have to look with your heart.
Since the show’s conception in 2016, “Swan?” has delighted family audiences and children ages 5 and up around the East Coast. Venues include Charleston County Public Library and Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary (Charleston, SC as part of Piccolo Spoleto Festival 2017), EQT Children’s Theater Festival and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA) and Bread and Water Theatre (Rochester, NY). Designed for easy travel, the show works best in intimate spaces (300 or less) and can be loaded in or out in less than an hour. Email kward@moquettevolante.org for current rates and availability, or to request a promo package.
“Ward’s quietly confident demeanor and infectious smile make for the perfect Essie, but she can deftly take on other skins with the switch of a hat. She is like a storybook come to life with a very timely message about finding what we have in common with strangers and welcoming new friends with different feathers, or maybe no feathers at all.”
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