Peacemaker

Simp and her friend, Franny, live in the Land Of Red. They are very glad that they have never seen anyone from the Land Of Blue, for Blues are monsters with huge claws and eyes like burning coals. And Blues eat Reds if they catch them. Everyone says so. But today is a day like no other. Today is the day Simp and Franny will remember for the rest of their lives. Today is the day they will meet a Blue!

Intended for children aged 3-11 and incorporating juggling, puppetry and audience participation, Peacemaker takes you into a world where anything is possible if you open your mind.

“... as Theatre Britain’s Texas premiere of David Holman’s whimsical and touching fable unfolded, all the kids and adults eventually got on board with the message of peace. And by the show’s end, they seemed genuinely excited by the possibility of friendship between two warring worlds.”

“... the play strikes a light but involving tone as the actors intermittently look to the kids in the audience as if seeking guidance for what they should do next.”

“Cool, too, are the handouts that encourage the kids to think about what they’ve seen.” Nancy Churnin, The Dallas Morning News

COMPANY MEMBERS 2003 TO 2009
Simp - Corey Cleary-Stoner, Caitlin Tiffany Glass, Heather Pratt, Lauren N Goode, Karyn Lush Wright
Bluey - Feleceia B Benton, John de los Santos, Beau Trujillo, James Hoult
Franny - Darius-Anthony Robinson, Amber Fussell, Jasmine Bates, Tina Mullone-Carter, Dilhya Ross
Mr Man - Garrett Schenck, Kevin M Connolly, Gary Minyard
Ms Lady - Nancy Lamb

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director - Sue Birch
Set Designer - Claire Nelson
New touring set - Darryl Clement
Costume Designer - Sarah Barnhart
Additional Costumes - Robin Armstrong
Lighting Designer - Adam Lozuk
Sound Designer - Sue Birch
Props - Natalie Hull
Set Construction - Claire Nelson, Rick Nelson, Ian Birch
Puppetry Consultant - Doug Burks
Choreography - Gary Minyard
Production Photography - Mark Trew, Steve Freedman
2003 Stage Manager Laura Marshall
2003 Lighting Operator - Sue Roebuck
2003 Sound Operator/Percussion - Chris Jacobs

MUSIC USED IN THIS PRODUCTION
Dreams Of Harmony by Joanne Hammil
And instrumental versions of:
Dancin’ To The Beat by Joanne Hammil, Rules by Joanne Hammil
© 1987, 1988 JHO Music (BMI). Used with permission.
Selections from I Will Be Your Friend, Songs And Activities For Young Peacemakers
© 2003 Southern Poverty Law Center. Used with permission.

NOMINATIONS
Leon Rabin Awards: Best Play, Best Direction, Best Sound Design, Best Costume Design


	PAST PRODUCTIONS
	April 18 - April 26, 2003 and On Tour Until June 2009
	PEACEMAKER by David Holman
	Simp and her friend, Franny, live in the Land Of Red. They are very glad that they have never seen anyone from the Land Of Blue, for Blues are monsters with huge claws and eyes like burning coals. And Blues eat Reds if they catch them. Everyone says so. But today is a day like no other. Today is the day Simp and Franny will remember for the rest of their lives. Today is the day they will meet a Blue! Intended for children aged 3-11 and incorporating juggling, puppetry and audience participation, Peacemaker takes you into a world where anything is possible if you open your mind. “... as Theatre Britain’s Texas premiere of David Holman’s whimsical and touching fable unfolded, all the kids and adults eventually got on board with the message of peace. And by the show’s end, they seemed genuinely excited by the possibility of friendship between two warring worlds.” “... the play strikes a light but involving tone as the actors intermittently look to the kids in the audience as if seeking guidance for what they should do next.” “Cool, too, are the handouts that encourage the kids to think about what they’ve seen.” Nancy Churnin, The Dallas Morning News Click here to read comments from teachers. Click here to read the full Dallas Morning News review. Click here to read the North Texas e-News review. Click here to download the Study Guide. COMPANY MEMBERS 2003 TO 2009 Simp - Corey Cleary-Stoner, Caitlin Tiffany Glass, Heather Pratt, Lauren N Goode, Karyn Lush Wright Bluey - Feleceia B Benton, John de los Santos, Beau Trujillo, James Hoult Franny - Darius-Anthony Robinson, Amber Fussell, Jasmine Bates, Tina Mullone-Carter, Dilhya Ross Mr Man - Garrett Schenck, Kevin M Connolly, Gary Minyard Ms Lady - Nancy Lamb PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Sue Birch Set Designer - Claire Nelson New touring set - Darryl Clement Costume Designer - Sarah Barnhart Additional Costumes - Robin Armstrong Lighting Designer - Adam Lozuk Sound Designer - Sue Birch Props - Natalie Hull Set Construction - Claire Nelson, Rick Nelson, Ian Birch Puppetry Consultant - Doug Burks Choreography - Gary Minyard Production Photography - Mark Trew, Steve Freedman 2003 Stage Manager Laura Marshall 2003 Lighting Operator - Sue Roebuck 2003 Sound Operator/Percussion - Chris Jacobs MUSIC USED IN THIS PRODUCTION Dreams Of Harmony by Joanne Hammil And instrumental versions of: Dancin’ To The Beat by Joanne Hammil, Rules by Joanne Hammil © 1987, 1988 JHO Music (BMI). Used with permission. Selections from I Will Be Your Friend, Songs And Activities For Young Peacemakers © 2003 Southern Poverty Law Center. Used with permission. NOMINATIONS Leon Rabin Awards: Best Play, Best Direction, Best Sound Design, Best Costume Design