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Zomo the rabbit

Psalmayene 24
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Title
Zomo the rabbit
Other title
Hip-hop creation myth
Author/Creator
Psalmayene 24
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Copyright holder: HHTF/Hi-ARTS, Contact information: Raymond Codrington, 215 E 99th St, New York, NY 10029, U.S.A., +1-718-497-4282 (business), raymond@hi-artsnyc.org, http://www.hi-artsnyc.org
Language
In English.
Date
2009 Oct. 9-10
Filming or performance location
Performed at the 66 Wooster Street Ohio Theater, Soho, NYC, on October 9-10, 2009.
Format
1 online resource (video file (73 min., 9 sec.: part1: 62 min., 30 sec.; part2: 10 min., 39 sec.)) : sound, color.
Credits
Colin K. Bills, lighting designer; Nikki Cammack, props; Chris Baine, sound engineer.
Notes

Derived from African folklore, Zomo the Rabbit is placed in a 21st century context and re-emerges as a trickster - a traditional African archetype - who carries a boom box and spits rap lyrics. After being dissed by some of the other animals saying he doesn't have talent, Zomo calls the Sky God from his cell phone and asks to be gifted with power. She assigns him three tasks: to retrieve the dance shoes of Big Fish, the spray paint can from Wild Cow, and the turntable from DJ the Leopard. As Zomo embarks on a grand journey he encounters creatures from all over who ultimately help him complete all three tasks and learn a very important lesson. As the journey unfolds, so does the show's message about friendship, art, and what the truest source of power really is. Tight lyrics and tongue-in-cheek humor make this show enjoyable for children and adults alike.

Hip-Hop Theater Festival is dedicated to presenting and showcasing theater written by and about the Hip-Hop generation. Since 2004, its creators have worked with emerging and established artists to develop work that broadens conversations around Hip-Hop on a global scale. Dedicated to inciting dialogue and social change, HHTF recognizes the power of Hip-Hop and the power of theater as a medium. For a culture whose impact can be seen and felt around the globe, Hip-Hop Theater Festival works to shine light on the diversity and innovation within the world of Hip-Hop.

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