Little Amal
Little Amal is the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee child at the heart of The Walk. She has become a global symbol of human rights, especially those of refugees.
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12:00am - 11:59pmRepeats daily, starting from September 7, 2023, 3 times -
Various Locations
Boston, MA -
Contact:Arts and Culture
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Price:FREE
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Neighborhood:Citywide
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The City of Boston, along with American Repertory Theatre (ART) at Harvard University, ArtsEmerson, Company One Theatre, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Lars Jan, Boston University Center on Forced Displacement, Boston University Arts Initiative, Extinction Rebellion Boston, Foxborough Public Schools, RefugePoint, and The Puppet Free Library, will welcome Little Amal to the City of Boston September 7 - 9, 2023.
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12:00am - 11:59pmRepeats daily, starting from September 7, 2023, 3 times
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Various Locations
Boston, MA -
Contact:Arts and Culture
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Price:FREE
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Neighborhood:Citywide
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Event Type:
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Posted:
Little Amal in Boston
Interactive Film (Boston Children's Museum)
Thursday, September 7, 2023, every half hour 12 - 2:30 p.m.
At KidStage, view a short interactive film about Amal’s incredible journey, refugees, the challenges refugees face when finding home, and how organizations like Refuge Point are helping refugees find lasting solutions.
Little Amal (ArtsEmerson)
Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. (Arrival at 4 p.m.)
Join ArtsEmerson in Welcoming Little Amal to Boston. Be part of this special moment when Amal takes her first steps in Boston to shine the light on the importance of empathy and the spirit of welcoming all.
Join A.R.T., ArtsThursdays, and Little Amal for Finding Friends in Harvard Yard
Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 6 p.m.
In search of comfort and companionship, Little Amal discovers historic Harvard Yard where she is welcomed by the communities of the University and of Cambridge.
Don't let me sleep alone (Yo-Yo Ma)
Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 9 p.m.
Amal is searching for a place to sleep on the first night of her long journey. As she settles down to sleep, she hears a lullaby.
Countdown to Kindergarten
Friday, September 8, 2023, at 12 p.m.
It’s the start of a new school year and Little Amal is welcoming incoming kindergarteners as they receive their school backpacks.
Find A Safe Haven (Extinction Rebellion Boston)
Friday, September 8. 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Amal is lost as night begins to fall, when she encounters a sparrow searching for a safe place to nest. Puppet-making workshop 4 - 6 p.m. before Little Amal’s arrival.
Things my mother whispered (Josh Higgasson)
Friday, September 8, 2023, at 8:30 p.m.
As Amal walks late at night through Boston, ethereal projections of her mother’s words surround her. Tender questions and affectionate words of advice give her the strength to keep walking.
When Migrants Meet (Company One)
Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11 a.m.
Walk with Little Amal from the Egleston Square branch of the Boston Public Library to Franklin Park as she discovers an injured snow goose that’s been separated from her family. She's welcomed into the flock for a HONKing good time!
Marvelous mariposa (ICA Watershed)
Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 1 p.m.
Welcome Little Amal to the ICA Watershed in East Boston, featuring performances from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center.
Ceremonial First Pitch (Boston Red Sox)
Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.
Thousands of Red Sox fans cheer for Amal as she steps up to deliver a ceremonial first pitch at "America’s Most Beloved Ballpark", Fenway Park. She is very excited. And very nervous…
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Production Information
"Amal Walks Across America" is produced by The Walk Productions in association with the Handspring Puppet Company. U.S. Producing Partner THE OFFICE performing arts+film. Impact + Outreach The Soze Agency. Marketing Cause Lab. PR + Communications DKC.
