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scope and budget. |
 Winner
of
a
National Endowment for
the Arts Playwriting Fellowship.
Winner of
a Greater Cincinnati Foundation grant
for research and exchange of authentic artifacts from the
Cherokee Qualla Reservation in North Carolina.
"The
script was very well written! Thank
you for making it possible for my students to put together a
wonderful show."
Over
the Edge Productions, Stroudsburg, PA
"The
students were enthralled with
Young Cherokee. The story is intriguing as well as entertaining."
Mt
Morris Community Schools, IL
"Young
Cherokee was superb
and tied in very well with what the students were learning about native American
legends and folklore."
Carroboro
Schools North Carolina
Childrens
Theatre Webring |
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Trail
of Tears |
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National
Endowment for the Arts Winner |
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This
dramatic and
moving play presents
the proud dignity of early Native American life.
Diana
Wortham Theatre, Asheville, NC |
We
follow the course of the main
character, Chosen One, as he...
...struggles
to survive in the white man's
society only to see his people turned away from their land.
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Chosen
One grows up and fights valiantly to
save his people. Tough historical questions are raised, and
understanding this sad chapter in American history sheds light on
current Native American struggles. The play is deeply dramatic and
the suggested soundtrack lends power to every performance. |
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"I
escaped. I ran like a scared rabbit back to my homeland. I hid in
the deep secret caves of the mountains. And now I was like the deer - hunted!"
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Chosen One |
Thoroughly
researched and reviewed by
leaders of the Cherokee Qualla Reservation in North Carolina.
Received rave reviews from the Talequah Arts Council, Oklahoma.
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Scene
from "Unto These Hills", Cherokee NC |
Qualla
Display |
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Trail
of Tears is an excellent adjunct
to any project concerning Native Americans. Students of history
and culture will find that oral
readings or performances will bring them closer to understanding this poignant
chapter in American history. Excellent materials are provided
concerning language, history, and authentic culture.
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Study Guide |
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"Trail
of Tears was superb and had a
great emotional impact on all of us."
Liberty
School, OH
"I
appreciated the information you
provided; Study Guide material about Native Americans and Cherokees."
Deb
Wall, Education Director
Salina
Community Theatre |
Trail
of Tears and
its companion play Young
Cherokee may
be performed together to make an in-depth two hour production. Both
plays have independent stories however, and may be performed alone.
Recent
producers
include Over the Edge Productions, Stroudsburg PA and the
professional GMT Productions, Rome GA.
"Trail
of Tears was a big
hit
at the library. There was a Professor from E.S.U., who is
their American
Indian Teacher.
She said these shows that we did an excellent
job with
a very difficult subject. She also said that the script was well
written.
Thank you for making it possible
for my students to
put together a wonderful
show."
John
Cusumano, Over The Edge Productions, Stroudsburg PA
Info
Audience |
intermediate,
upper, families |
Cast |
2m,
1f, larger cast possible |
Time |
about
45-50 minutes |
CD |
original
music, cues, sound effects |
Royalty |
Royalty
& Performance License Required (Details) |
Links
3936
Millsbrae Avenue, Cincinnati Ohio 45209 513-351-9978 |
