Digital storytelling performances
Story Library
The Red Curtain Project Story Library
Drum Chavi Drum!
The whole world is Chavi’s instrument. So, when she is not picked to play on the school float for the festival on Miami’s Calle Ocho, she decides to do something about it!
Mei-Mei’s Lucky Birthday Noodles
Mei-Mei and her adopted parents cook a traditional Chinese treat, long noodles, symbolic of a long and happy life, to celebrate her 6th birthday.
Lights for Gita
A story illuminating the spirit of Diwali as recently immigrated Gita learns to share her holiday in her new home.
The Why-Why Girl
The story of a young tribal girl, Moyna, who is curious about everything and will never stop asking the question ‘WHY?’
The Tree Hugger
A true story about a young woman Amrita and her daughters who sacrificed their lives to protect the trees in their village.
I Will Save My Land!
Young Mati’s quest to have her own land, despite the conflictual rules in land ownership.
The Story of Kaveri
The story of “South India’s Ganga,” one of a crow toppling the religious pot of a meditating holy man to give birth to a magnificent river.
The Story of Narmada
According to legend, Narmada was created by the sweat of Hindu Lord Shiva’s deep meditation to end a long drought and famine.
The Story of Ganga
A story of how the Hindu sage Bhagiratha brought Ganga from the Heavens to cleanse his ancestors’ sins with her pure waters.
Eidgah
A charming story set during the Muslim festival of Eid, showing the empathy of an orphan, Hamid, towards his grandmother.
Imbo & Eli
A Panchatantra tale, over 2000 years old, about the unlikely friendship between an Elephant and a mouse.
Munna & the Maharaja
Munna believes an old man in dusty clothes at his uncle’s tea shop is the Maharaja. But his uncle does not, and laughs at him.
The Golden Mango
A Hindu tale displaying the great wisdom of the young Ganesha, as he competes with his brother Murugan in the race around the universe!
Three Friends
An antelope is captured by a determined hunter. But the hunter did not bargain for the quick wits of his animal friends.
The Hare in the Moon
A noble hare impresses Indra, King of Gods, with his selflessness. His reward is visible to all the people of the Earth.
The Clever Antelope
A lovely story about how a quick-witted antelope outsmarts a foolish hunter who chases him into the forest.