From stories collected by Allan Hayton and Daniel Elihu Kramer Young Audiences 016m 016w Flexible cast of 3 to 16 Bare stage A lively journey through Native American stories of Coyote the trickster. Coyote is always trying to trick someone but things rarely turn out quite as he plans. Coyote tries to get a new name from the Spirit Chief. Coyote makes human beings and poses as a baby to steal light for them. Coyote tries to stop his friends Lizard and Cottontail from making fingers for the humans. Coyote steals salmon from five arguing sisters. Coyote disguises himself as a handsome young man and tries to marry the most beautiful woman in the world. Coyote learns the trick of throwing his eyes but has a little trouble getting them back. Traditional stories come to life in this engaging play for young audiences. LENGTH 45 minutes