The Little One and the Sea of Letters

What would you do if the only thing standing between you and your future was a vast, endless ocean? Witness the unforgettable journey of a little girl who leaves her village to embark on one great voyage. Her remarkable story comes to life through imaginative storytelling, evocative puppetry, and original live music in this new folktale inspired by the history of the Henry Street Settlement and the Lower East Side.

Directed by Jonathan Shmidt

Created and Performed by Retta Leaphart, Peter Musante, Drew Petersen, Sarah Petersiel, Jenny Sargent,
and Robert Stevenson

Assistant Director: Aliza Greenberg

Additional devising ensemble: Michael Lister, Sarah Manton, Dori Robinson, Katie Issel Pitre

This production was developed through a performance residency at the Abrons Arts Center.