
Wiley and the Hairy Man – Spring
2021
Description
By Suzan Zeder
Produced by Special Arrangement with THE DRAMATIC OYBKISHING
COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
This production will be produced in the style of Paper
Theatre. Sometimes called Toy Theatre or Model Theatre, this whimsical style
can be traced back to Europe in the 1800’s. The audience will be able to stream
the show where they will listen to the actors while watching the story come to
life in an imaginative and creative way that can be enjoyed by the entire
family.
Production Dates
Available to the
public to stream for free from April 22nd to April 25th. More details will be provided.
Interested in Auditioning?
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Information
The Story
From the Dramatic
Publishing website:
This drama is a spine-tingling tale of a boy and his worst
fears in the swamp—eventually overcome by Wiley himself. Set deep within the
mysterious Tombigbee Swamp, Wiley and the Hairy Man centers around a young
fatherless boy, his conjure-woman mother, his faithful dog, and the Hairy Man
who haunts Wiley's days and dreams. Through rhythm and rhyme, a chorus creates
the mystery of the swamp. The magic of this play is not fairy dust, it is
soil—the magic of survival, the magic of the earth and the mud of the swamp. In
an exciting duel of wits, Wiley learns to rely upon his own resources and
conquers two villains: the Hairy Man and his own fear.
Contact
Information
For
questions about this production or the Theatre Department, contact Elizabeth M.
Sloan a at her Google voice number 423-302-0180 or email at emsloan@northeaststate.edu.