Monkey King at Spider Cave, inspired by an episode from Journey to the West, the beloved 16th century Chinese epic (itself based on the true story of the 7th century monk Xuanzang), unfolds an adventure of a Buddhist h...展开igh priest and his animal disciples in their quest to bring Buddhist scriptures to China. The Monkey King character is popular for being cunning and acrobatic, but with a playful and childish attitude that hides great wisdom. Monkey King at Spider Cave features 19 performers and musicians from Taipei and the San Francisco Bay Area. This Buddhist parable of good/evil and struggle/perseverance is a rare blend of tradition and innovation that culminates in a remarkable work of shadow theater.