The cast of "Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwaanza Story" is made up entirely men, exploring the principles that make up their family. With live music by Jamal Dickerson and directed by Haki Pratt this rousing tale will have you on your toes from start to finish!
Seven brothers live in constant strife and make life unhappy for their family. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown they must make gold out of 7 spools-of thread or be turned into beggars! The Nguzo Saba (or "seven principles") is what Kwanzaa celebrates; this play shows us how family members can pull together for themselves but also for others and they are stronger when everyone works together as a community.