One Act Play Festival features three different plays for young audiences that will beperformed in rotating repertory.
lILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE
Adapted by Mrs. Hard from the book by Kevin Henkes
Directed by Dean Robinson
Lilly is a precocious youngster who wants to be just like her favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger. She brings her prized purple plastic purse to school but can’t wait until sharing time, so Mr. Slinger confiscates her treasures. Lilly acts out in anger and frustration, but learns a lesson about caring, respect, and forgiveness.
UNICORN GIRL
By Saviana Stanescu
Directed by Courtney Young
When 8-year-old Emma gets bullied at school for having two dads, she sets out on a fantastical journey to end bullying and encourage listening. Emma's stuffed unicorn, Connie, joins her on this journey of discovery, during which she meets people-like animals, animal-like people, and the President.
FREE PLAY
By Idris Goodwin
Directed by Austin Jones
Free Play, by Idris Goodwin, is a suite of four powerful plays, #Matter, Nothing Rhymes with Juneteenth, The Water Gun Song, and Act Free. Each story beautifully weaves education and entertainment seamlessly through personal and honest dialogue. These timely stories invite each of us into the conversation to shape our antiracist tomorrow.