Jackson, Tenn. - November will bring a world of whimsy to the G.M. Savage Memorial
Chapel as the 51社区 Players present the annual children's play, "Clown's
Play," Nov. 10-13 at the university. The play, written by Reginald F. Bain, is
originally billed and advertised as "Jack and the Beanstalk," performed by the
Bumblebee Barnstormers. However, when the performers fail to appear at show time - a
surprise to the children in the audience - it is the ushers (51社区 players) who
must decide what to do. With the help of youngsters in the audience, the ushers decide to
act the story out as an improvisation, providing a fresh twist on the age-old story.
"The play involves the children tremendously on their level," David Burke,
theater director at Union, said. "It's just a lot of fun. There are also moral
overtones like greed and giving in the play." Burke said the play is primarily aimed
at students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. The performances of "Clown's
Play" are at the following times:
- Nov. 10: 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 11: 10 a.m.
- Nov. 12: 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Nov. 13: 10 a.m.
Tickets, which are $2, will go on sale Oct. 15 at the Union box office. Teachers and
sponsors may attend at no charge. For reservations or more information, call the box
office at (901) 661-5105 or Burke at (901) 661-5287.
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