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"Young Cherokee was the best by far of any I've seen in children's theate. Thank you for a well told timely tale of Native American history."

College Hill Fundamental School, Cincinnati

 


 

"Young Cherokee was dramatically presented in style that is refreshing and exciting."

The Hemmens, Chicago, IL

 


 

"Young Cherokee was superb and tied in very well with what the students were learning about Native American legends and folklore."

  Carborro Schools, NC

 


 

""Our music teacher found the performance to lend itself to many musical theories in the classroom!"

Conneaut Community Arts Center, PA

 


 

"The principal remarked that he had never seen the kids so attentive as they were for Young Cherokee."

Harlan Co Performing Arts Center, Cumberland, KY

 


 

 

 

 

 


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Young Cherokee

Native America Culture Comes to Life!

Imagine America in its unspoiled state - the land of a young Cherokee. Through his eyes we witness the great myths and legends of early Native American life.

Here are the stories of the Underground Panther and the Great Thunderbird. Our hero, Chosen One, must meet and do battle with these traditional foes.

Each legend has been thoroughly researched at the Qualla Cherokee Boundary in North Carolina and is told with reverence for the Cherokee culture.

Audience participation in Young Cherokee is particularly meaningful: children learn authentic Native American sign language and learn to speak key words of the authentic Cherokee tongue. (Words and gestures suggested in the script, author will also supply references for more thorough study.) The children attend and participate in a Cherokee tribe session. The use of a simple but powerful drum enhances performances.

Young Cherokee is an excellent adjunct to any project concerning Native Americans. Students of history and culture will find oral readings or performances will bring them a deeper understanding of Native American culture.


Received rave reviews from the Talequah Arts Council, Oklahoma.

"...and as his father spoke, Chosen One felt a gentle wind around him and it seemed to him that the air was filled with the souls of his people."

-- Mountain Flower


"We produced Young Cherokee last fall and it was very well received. I appreciated the additional information you provided; Study Guide material about Native Americans and Cherokees. I worked with a full-blooded Cherokee from Oklahoma who teaches the Cherokee language at Haskill Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS. He was much impressed with the production."

Deb Wall, Education Director
 Salina Community Theatre

Study Guide



Western Carolina University Theatre in Education, Cullowhee, NC


Who is producing Young Cherokee?

ArtReach Touring Theatre experienced such popularity that Young Cherokee stayed in the repertoire for an unprecedented 4 years. Theatre IV has continued the production for more than 2 years, finding it to be in high demand when booking their season's calendar. 

One Eleven Evelyn tours Northwest schools this season!
Grants Pass, OR


Angelina College - Temple Theatre Production


Young Cherokee and its companion play Trail of Tears may be performed together to make an in-depth two hour production. Both plays have independent stories however, and may be performed alone.


Info

Audience

primary, families

Cast

flexible cast of 8 (smaller with doubling)

  Time

about 50 minutes

CD

original music, cues, sound effects

Royalty

Royalty & Performance License Required (Details)


  TEACHERS!
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The Wizard of Oz ( and Spanish Bilingual Version )


Links

The Cherokee Page (general reference material)

Indian Removal Act

The Cherokee Indian Reservation

Theodore Pease Russell and "The Trail of Tears"

Native Americans - Internet Resources

Publications for Children, Native American Subjects

Proteacher lesson plans, Cherokee

Removal of the Cherokees to Oklahoma

American Indian Kids


The Cherokees
(A First American Book)


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