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"Everything
went beautifully.
The kids loved
the show! Thanks
again for a
wonderful script!"
Phoebe
Hall Fayetteville State University, NC
One
Act Children's Plays!
Celebrating
A Christmas tradition
of extraordinary expression and vitality! It's
Goombay Jammin'!
Imagine!
A Christmas
play with a multicultural
theme that just might be your most dazzling technical
achievement yet. Think Lion King in
the islands!
Innovative
Plays for Young Audiences (TYA)!
"The
show was delightful! The end result was happy
teachers, entertained youngsters, and
sizable profit for our box office. A very
nice combination for any presenter!"
The
Hemmens, Elgin, IL
A
play that captures
the rich culture of
the Caribbean islands and brings this paradise
to life! For a great epilogue, the
children participate in a joyous junkanoo song!
"The
children were enthralled! What a great
production for many students it brought
their heritage to
life!"
Washington
Park School Cincinnati,
OH
Island
Son was excellent. It
created interaction
between
players and audience."
Batesville
Community School, IN
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Island
Son |
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Children's
Christmas Play, Small Cast, For School Tours, Mainstage
Children's
Script for Young Audiences, One Act Play, High Schools! |
"Everything
went beautifully. The kids loved the show!
Thanks
for a wonderful script!"
Phoebe
Hall Fayetteville State University, NC
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Touring Theatre Production |
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Island
Son is the
bright, magical story of a young boy, Rafael, growing up on the
fictional Caribbean island, Bonobookoo: "Where
anything can happen and usually does!" |
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This
children's play is narrated by
First Dawter, the oldest old-timer on Bonobookoo and much revered
Obeah doctor.
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"Once
there was a tiny island, far
away in
the middle of the world.
It was an island that shine in the salt-blue waters, off the coast of
the Continent
of Coconuts, like a green jewel in the Tangerine
Bay..." |
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First Dawter |
Rafael
wants a golden horn for
Christmas but he gets more than he bargained for.
With
First
Dawter's guidance,
Rafael and his friend Consuelo
embark on a fast-paced adventure throughout the island paradise and
into the ocean world of underwater splendor.
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Plays.com: Touring Theatre Plays for Children
On
Rafael's fantastical journey, he
encounters the giant-sized Barracuda (puppet) and the exotic
legendary character of Junkanoo.
ArtReach
Touring Theatre, Colorful Set by Artist, Lori Sheper
The
Caribbean myths and tradition of
the Junkanoo legend and festival are woven throughout to make this an
exciting introduction into Hispanic-Caribbean culture. The play
concludes with the audience participating in a recreation of a
Junkanoo festival to the tune of Bahamian composer Kayla Edwards':
Alla
We Is One Family
ArtReach
Plays.com: Scripts for Touring to Schools
The
authors consulted with the
Ministry of Education and Culture, Grand Bahamas, Kayla Edwards,
in researching this script. We
visited the Junkanoo Expo in Nassau and that is where we first
became enchanted with the spirit and excitement that is JUNKANOO!
  
Junkanoo,
Grand Bahamas
A Christmas
tradition
of extraordinary expression and vitality
It's
Goombay Jammin'!
Imagine!
A Christmas
play with a multicultural
theme that just
might
be your most dazzling technical
achievement yet. Think Lion King
in
the islands! Everything is possible!
"Island
Son was excellent! It created interaction between players and audience."
Batesville
Community School, IN
Island
Son has been performed extensively in
the Midwest region, leaving lots of opportunity for the southern US
and Florida regions where its theme will be most appealing.
Recent producers include Manistee Catholic Central Drama Club,
Manistee, MI; Fayetteville State University, NC. Although
Island
Son is wonderful for Christmas, the ArtReach Touring Theatre had no
trouble booking it solid for 2 nine-month tours. Don't hesitate to
place it anywhere in your season.
Island
Son is
a companion play to Yearning
to Breathe Free, It may be
performed alone or before a performance of Yearning to give the
stories length and depth. Together these plays create a deeply moving experience.
Info
Audience |
Elementary
Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Parents, Teachers, Famlies |
Cast |
Flexible
cast of 5 (smaller
with doubling) |
Time |
About
55 minutes |
Royalty |
Royalty
& Performance License Required (Details) |
Links
3936
Millsbrae Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio 45209 513-351-9978 |
