The Weeping Witness

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Encore: The Basilisk’s Stare

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this tale inspired by a Polish legend, Nabiyah Be (Black Panther, Daisy Jones & The Six) and Evan Whitten (The Resident, Ahsoka) face off against a fantastical creature whose gaze turns people to stone.</span>

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Grime and Punishment

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Recorded live at The Cowell Theater in San Francisco, this Chinese tale shows why a good neighbor is priceless, and why a bad neighbor pays the price.</span>

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