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A THOUSAND CRANES
Medium Cast
Play for Middle/High Schools
True Story
of Sadako & the Paper Cranes |
A Thousand Cranes is the true,
poignant story of Sadako Sasaki. Sadako was only two years old when
the Hiroshima bomb fell and seemed to be unharmed, but at twelve she
was diagnosed with "radiation sickness".
Easy to Stage a Stunning Production
Somerset Co. Vocational School,
NJ - Asian Children's Theatre Festival
"A
local touring troupe for children won top honors at the Kentucky
Theatre Association Community Theatre Festival. Actors for Children
Theatre of Flatwoods, KY was selected as KTAs 2013
Outstanding Production for its performance of A Thousand Cranes."
Herald-Dispatch, Huntington WV
"A Single Gesture of Kindness..."
Ashland Children's Theatre -
Orcutt Academy, Santa Maria, CA
With boundless optimism, she
takes an old story to heart: "If a sick person folds a
thousand paper cranes the gods will grant her wish and make her well
again." Sadako begins to fold her thousand cranes.
"The Students Were Amazing!"
Actors for Children Theatre,
Flatwoods, KY - Centenary Stage, MA
Before Sadako is able to
complete her task, she is visited by her Grandmother who lovingly
carries her on the back of a glorious crane, to the land of a
thousand, thousand spirits. There Sadako joins her ancestors and
learns that her true wish may be granted.
"Resonates Beautifully"
Young Cast, Majestic Theatre,
Crovallis, OR, 2012
Sadako's friends and classmates
finished Sadako's work. They folded enough paper cranes to make a thousand.
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Sadako's
Friends Folded Paper Cranes
Lexington Children's Theater, KY
- Seattle Peace Park
Today children in Japan and all
over the world, children fold a thousand paper cranes and lay them at
the feet of Sadako's statue in the Hiroshima Peace Park. Their wish
is engraved at the bottom of the monument:
"This
is Our Cry - This is Our Prayer..."
"Peace
in the World"
Play for Schools, Theatres, Youth Groups
A Thousand Cranes, Fusion Youth
Theatre, Grimsby, UK
"It
was an outstanding production! The performance left me with burning
eyes and a lump in my throat and a fear that my heart would burst
with pride!"
Greg Brooks, Headmaster, St.
Mary's DSG School for Girls, South Africa
Sadako Flies on a Wonderous Journey!
A Thousand Cranes, Lexington
Children's Theatre, KY
What
an absolutely unforgettable experience you have given us. We had an
overwhelming response to A THOUSAND CRANES. We had a total sold-out
audience of nearly 600 and the show held everyone enthralled! No one
moved a muscle during the entire show and there were always tears and
prolonged applause.
Sharon Sproule Ontarios
Espanola Youth Theatre
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National Endowment for the Arts Winner
Winner of the National Endowment
for the Arts Playwriting Award
Phantom Projects, La Mirada
Theatre, CA - Syracuse Stage
A
Thousand Cranes made history come alive for these kids,
Director Wilson said. It has given them a life experience that
they would have never had without doing this dramatic piece. I think
its touched them all greatly. District administrators watched a
dress rehearsal of the play Wednesday with tears in their eyes."
Kids Grades 6, 7, 8 at Orcutt
Acadmey, Santa Maria, CA
Dramatic Roles for Your Talented Students
Lansing Middle School, NY
"The
ideas and movements used are inspired by traditional, Japanese
theatre, and are also visually beautiful," said the Players'
artistic director Katy Brown, who's also directing A Thousand Cranes.
"The audience will be taken to another country and culture
through Japanese percussion, music, costumes, masks, glowing lanterns
and a stunning set."
Barter Theatre, Abington, VA
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"An Unforgettable Experience!"
University of Wisconsin
- Syracuse Stage
Flexible Cast of 13:
(4m, 4f, 5m/f), doubling & extras possible. You have
permission to adjust the cast to your school's needs.
One Act Play Length: About
40-45 minutes long: Perfect for touring to your local elementary school.
Easy staging, costumes, scenery:
Inexpensive masks, fans and paper parasols create a setting of
stunning drama. Several special costumes may be created in the
shop or art room. Your students' imaginations will soar!
Medium Cast for Teens to Perform!
Western Academy of Beijing -
Bednarcik Jr High, Oswego IL
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One-Act Play Award Winner!
Barter Theatre, Abington, Va --
Lansing Middle School, NY
"A
wonderful One Act Playscript that gives the actors and director
complete artistic choice! There were very few dry eyes in the
house at the end of this performance."
Stephanie Brotherton, Drama
Teacher, Marion C. Early High School, MO
Send Your Paper Cranes to Sadako
Somerset County Vocational
School, NJ
"In
honor of this amazing story of one little girl who helped change the
world, PPT is encouraging all the students attending the school shows
to fold an origami crane to be hung in the Norvell Theater throughout
the run of the show."
Piedmont Players, Salisbury, NC
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There are 3 Versions of
A Thousand Cranes:
Touring
Version
For
Professional Theatres
Cast of 3,
for Adult Actors.
(1m, 2f)
Medium Version
(this page)
For Middle
Schools & High Schools
Flexible
Cast of 13 for grades 6-12
(4m, 4f, 5m/f)
School
Play Version
For Primary School Students
Flexible Cast of 17-38, grades K-6
(2m, 4f, 9-32m/f)
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"The
students were amazing and our audience very appreciative. We made
1000 cranes to send to Japan and now all feel so satisfied with our
efforts. What a great experience!"
Phyl Cameron, Phoenix Players, NZ
"What a great experience!"
Middle School Performers,
Phoenix Players, New Zealand
"Our
production is unique in that in additional to spoken English, we
have seamlessly interwoven American Sign Language, which is spoken by
everyone in the play. A Thousand Cranes is the story of one
girl's brave battle, and the wish that made her a national heroine in Japan."
Ritual Theatre Company, New
York, NY
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A THOUSAND CRANES
Medium Cast
Play for Middle/High Schools |
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