SwampSongs Plays & Clips

SwampSongs Plays & Clips . . .

		Quotables . . . Original lines from plays (the characters who said them), their authors . . . “I am so thankful for my tall oak tree with that beautiful little stream… and that chicken coop not too far away.” (Panther) Jesse, age 9 “My heart is broken… I feel like I’m chokin’!” (Butterfly) Jetta, age 9 “No! I’m not going to pay you back because I love you and I do not want to hurt you like you did me.” (Owl) Tiffany, age 9 “You ARE smarter than me… because I don’t have a brain.” (Car) Will, age 9 “You have a weapon. I’ve got one too. My claw.” (Tiger to Hunter) Saad, age 9 “When I ask her out, we will order desert and we will fall in love.” (Dragonfly) Billy Joe, age 9 “I want my carrots fat and fresh.” (Rabbit) Alondra, age 9 Two characters here: Husband and Wife. Husband: “How much do this beautiful ring cost?” Wife: “Oh, nothing much.” Husband: “How much do that ‘nothing’ cost?” Shaquala, age 9
While Saad reviews his character profiles, instructor Jane Atkins listens as Shaquala bounces around some ideas for a script.

"Swamp Songs" to present THANKFUL 4 . . .eight short plays written by Blountstown Elementary students. They include original music and will be presented at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement at 4 pm. Jane Atkins has been working with a group of fourth graders for several weeks, guiding them through the playwriting process. Their works will be performed by grownups from around the community including a BES librarian, a Liberty High School science teacher and the former Chamber of Commerce director. Atkins has enlisted Holly Villaire of the New York theatre company Hamm and Clov to help stage the production.

"Swamp Songs" young playwrights, along with founder Jane Atkins, ventured to Colquitt, Georgia to enjoy "A Christmas Carol'. Cotton Hall provided a perfect backdrop for the Dickens classic with a twist. The musical production was set in the South during the Great Depression. Before the performance, the group discussed Charles Dickens and the character of Scrooge. Frances Price talked with the children about life in America during the Depression. Following the performance, the children met the author/adaptor Rob Lauer. They thoroughly enjoyed the show and offered rave reviews. 'The play made me feel warm inside,' said Billy Joe. 'I learned to give and not be selfish and love one another and care,' offered Shaquala. "My favorite moment was when the first ghost came in and it slammed the cellar door,' said Tiffany. "With a loud bang!" added Saad."