A CHRISTMAS ROSEA CHRISTMAS ROSE
55 min., w/music.* 1 girl (12 yrs); 1 boy (8
yrs); 3 W; 2 M; 4 either; (can doubled to 2 M; 2 W). It is Christmas
Eve,1944, in Normandy, France. After an air raid, studious Jacques
and brave Jeanette are separated from their mother, and take refuge
in an abandoned Cathedral. As the lonely night wears on, 
they are visited by
a saint, a gargoyle, and mysterious others. With a little help,
they find new hope for the future and a perfect gift on Christmas
Morning.
Nominated for B. Iden Payne for Best Original Script, with traditional French songs and carols. Commissioned and produced by the Pollyanna Theatre Company.
A DRAGON'S HAPPY DAY
55 min. 1 girl (10-14 yrs); 2 W; 3 M; multiple
either (Can be doubled to 2 W; 2 M; with recordings) Tomboy Princess
Middle is in a terrible 
dilemma.
She's been sent away to a tower until she can learn to act like
a normal princess. But just what is normal, anyway? The tower
is guarded by a rather unusual Dragon, and together with some
mixed-up helpers, the Metachromafly and Pegaunicorn, they beat
The System, and learn that 
sometimes
"normal" isn't normal.
Commissioned and produced by the Pollyanna Theatre Company. A great teaching tool to better understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
1
hr., w/music.* 1 W; 4M; 10 either; (can be doubled to 1 W; 2M;
1 E). Edward is a bossy little boy who likes to make up funny
words. Come along as he crosses the Fish in the Sea, the Land
Where the Bong Tree Grows, and Turkey Who Lives on the Hill, to
find his lost cat Gracie and a discover a hard truth about love.
Based on the life and work of poet Edward Lear, with Victorian
folk songs.
For script and performance information, contact Dramatic Publishing.
Commissioned and produced by the Pollyanna Theatre Company. Winner of the B. Iden Payne Award for Best Original Script.
RUMPELSTILTSKIN'S
DAUGHTER
55 min. 1 girl (12 yrs); 2 W; 5 M; 15 either; (can be doubled to 4 M, 1 W). What happens when the famous little man's daughter gets captured (like her mother) to spin gold? See how girl power outwits King King and saves the people in this fast-paced adaptation of Diane Stanley's lovely picture book.
Finalist for the Jackie White Memorial National Children's Play Writing Contest. Commissioned and produced by Zachary Scott Theatre's Project InterAct.
TRAIL OF TEARS: WALKING THE CHOCTAW ROAD
Ballet Austin, Pollyanna Theatre Company and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum present Trail of Tears: Walking the Choctaw Road, a dance drama based on Tim Tingle's book Walking the Choctaw Road (Cinco Punto Press), winner of the 2005 Oklahoma Book of the Year Award. Choreographed by Gina Patterson and written by Emily Cicchini, this dance drama combines ballet with dialogue to explore the stories of the Choctaw People and the Indian Removals of 1830.
For information, contact Michelle Martin, Producing Director, Ballet Austin II.
VALENTINA HELPS OUT
50 min., w/music.* 1 girl (6-8 years); 2 W; 14 either; can be doubled to 2 W; 1 M). After her Momma forgets to kiss her goodbye, Valentina misses her bus and gets lost in the big city. With a Police Officer's help, her Abulita, a taxi driver, comes to pick her up, and Valentina goes along on errands and meets many community helpers - on wheels! This interactive play contains songs and activities about safety and community, building to a serious call for help and a pandemonious rescue. With Spanish and early childhood folk songs.
Commissioned and produced by the Pollyanna Theatre Company as COMMUNITY HELPERS ON WHEELS.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, inquiries regarding scripts and production rights should be made directly to the playwright.
PHOTO CREDITS: BRUCE McCANN
Featuring from top to bottom:
Marty Herzog and Blake Anthony DeLong
Marty Herzog
Deneen Fraizer Bowen
Zane Messina and Deneen Fraizer Bowen
Damien Gillen
Helen Merino
Ballet Austin II Company
Betsy McCann and Kathryn Griffith