Margie Boule writes about Gossamer’s real-world connections
By Laura – Oct 9, 2008
Oregonian columnsit Margie Boule wrote about Gossamer and how it challenges traditional thoughts about children’s theater. Thanks Margie!
Children’s theater with tiny creatures — and real issues
Thursday, October 09, 2008
The Oregonian
You’d expect a children’s play to be about merry creatures singing and dancing their way to predictable happy endings. “Gossamer” isn’t like that. It’s gritty, sometimes scary and very real.
The play, commissioned by Oregon Children’s Theater, is based on a book written by two-time Newbery Award-winning author Lois Lowry. Lois herself wrote the script. “It’s her first play,” says Stan Foote, artistic director of OCT and director of the production. READ MORE