Q) What do you get when you combine young actors, high pressure, and a one-act play?
A) It's better than reality TV. It's Play in a Day!
Q) What is Play in a Day?
A) Play in a Day is a one-day program by Shade Tree Players Children's Theatre, giving creative young actors the chance to bring a play to life – from start to finish – in just one day.
Q) What play?
A) This November, the actors performed, Doctor Dragon by Karen Van Fossan.
Q) What is “Doctor Dragon” all about?
A) It's based on the Spanish proverb, “The belly rules the mind.” The story goes like this: A commercial comes to life on the set of “Dr. Pepperoni” – and swallows all the guests. The trouble is...What if you are what you eat?
Q) Who's responsible for making Play in a Day happen?
A) Play in a Day is made possible by young people, families, contributors, and of course, Amanda Irvine-Perry, director extraordinaire, as well as Jennifer Tosner, Shade Tree super-manager.
Q) How can I get involved?
A) You can contact Jennifer Tosner at 214-1061 or www.shadetreeplayers.com.
Q) What if I want to learn more about the plays?
A) You can email info (at) karenvanfossan.com. You can also peruse this website to find out what makes “Doctor Dragon” an edible play...
Enjoy the photos to the left -- courtesy of Jennifer Tosner.
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