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The thrilling story of four newly orphaned siblings -- Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden, set in the Depression era. When the children find out they’re bound for separate foster homes, they run away in order to keep their family together. They manage to elude the authorities and eventually stumble upon an abandoned boxcar that they fashion into their new home. Pursued by the authorities and a mysterious stranger, the children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together.
Grades: 2 - 6 Click here for a complete list of NYS Learning Standards addressed in this play
MADELINE’S CHRISTMAS “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.” It’s Christmas Eve in Paris and everyone is in bed with the flu, except for the ever-resilient Madeline. Expecting to see Santa, Madeline answers a mysterious knock at the door to find the Rug Merchant who has brought twelve very special rugs. The girls fly home on magic carpets to be with their families for Christmas! While they’re away Miss Clavel finds a present that the girls left for her, befriends a little mouse, and counts her many blessings. Before you know it, the girls fl y back to spend New Year’s Eve together again. They thank Madeline for taking care of them and making their Christmas so special!
Grades: K-3 Click here for a complete list of NYS Learning Standards addressed in this play
THE SECRET LIFE OF GIRLS Abby seeks to gain acceptance as the newest member of the school championship volleyball team. As she and her teammates struggle to find a friend, a place in the group and themselves, their jockeying for position is sometimes humorous and often heartbreaking. Based upon interviews with girls on the giving and receiving end of bullying, the play highlights the impact of “cyberbullying,” the facilitation of mean-spirited behaviors through the use of cell phones, text and instant messaging, e-mail and chat rooms. The portrayal of the sobering reality of these girls’ lives can start a conversation in homes, schools and communities.
Grades: 6-9 Click here for a complete list of NYS Learning Standards addressed in this play
HONUS AND ME Joey Stoshack is the Strike Out King of Louisville, Kentucky Little League Baseball. But his problems get bigger and dangerous when he finds Honus Wagner's T-206 baseball card - the most valuable card in the world. The card could help his mother and maybe get his parents back together - but does the card really belong to him? As he struggles to decide the right thing to do, the card's special power bring Honus Wagner into Joey's life along with the chance to play in the 1909 World Series against Ty Cobb. A surprise ending sets everything right again.
Grades: 4-8 Click here for a complete list of NYS Learning Standards addressed in this play
GO, DOG. GO! On your mark, get set, GO, DOG. GO! In this crayon-colored adaptation dogs are here, there and everywhere. They go in. They go out. They experiment with trees. They go in cars, on houses and in water. They climb, and clown and slide and fl oat...and even sleep – but only when they have to. All are enjoying the excursion, and audiences will recognize picture after picture from the book you may well know by heart.
Grades: Pre-K – 3 Click here for a complete list of NYS Learning Standards addressed in this play
Please email Lori Kujawa, School Sales Manager at lkujawa@theatreofyouth.org with any questions.
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