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Mother Hicks [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2010)
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The taste of sunrise [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2010)
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Old Dry Frye;
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2009)
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Snipes, Larry and Vivian. Old Dry Frye. Anchorage Press Plays, 2007. ISBN 9780876023853. Contact publisher for details. 49 p. Reviewer: Rebeca Wallin; Reading Level: Intermediate; Rating: Excellent; Genre: Folklore; Plays; Ghost plays; Humorous plays; Subject: Folk tale; Haunting; Food; Drama--Reviews; Theme: It is better to share what you have. Production Requirements: Flexible—painted flats and props, puppets. Acts: 1 Run Time: 1 hour Characters: 13 Cast: Variable, at least 2 males and 1 female Time Period: 1800's Loosely based on the folktale "Old Dry Frye", this play tells the story of a preacher (Dry Frye) in a small southern town. Frye dies but returns after his death to haunt his congregation due to their lack of sharing. While Frye is alive, he is known throughout the town for his huge appetite. When he comes to call, the families hide their food and do anything they can to avoid sharing with him. While eating dinner with the fourth family he visits one Sunday, he chokes on a chicken bone and dies. His body is haphazardly passed back to each family he has visited that day to avoid murder charges. The play is a flashback but it is also book-ended by a couple that has learned their lesson. The play is well written with humorous and easy flowing dialogue. The accents and dialect capture the spirit of a small southern town. This play will definitely capture an audience’s attention with its spooky beginning and comedic, action-packed scenes. The use of puppets is especially beneficial to the production. The puppets are endowed with characters in the writing and give lots of opportunity for physical humor. There is also audience participation with the recitation of "Everybody knows Old Dry Frye" each time a character says "the preacher man." One problem with the play is the question of a suitable audience recommendation. The dialogue, action, and puppets seem geared to an elementary school age level. However, the subject matter—a ghost and carrying a dead man around—is perhaps more suitable for an older audience. Volume 29, no. 5 (May/June 2009) ; 49 p.; Children's Book and Play Review, May 2009;
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Drama--Reviews; Folklore; Food--Juvenile fiction; Ghost plays; Humorous plays; Play review; Plays
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URL: http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/CBPR/id/2672
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What shall I say? [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2003)
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In Other Words [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2003)
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Where have all the lightning bugs gone [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2003)
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The punctuation proclamation [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2003)
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The punctuation proclamation [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2003)
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The Fantasticks [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2003)
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Amy goes Army [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2003)
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Where have all the lightning bugs gone [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2003)
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Blood Lines [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2002)
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Remus Tales [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2002)
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Wiley and the Hairy Man [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2002)
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Maggie Magalita [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2002)
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Selkie [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2001)
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The crane wife : a folk tale from Japan [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2001)
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The Secret Garden [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2001)
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Flippin' in and then and now : two theatre for young audience plays [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2000)
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Then and Now [drama review]
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In: Farnsworth Juvenile Literature Library, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University ; Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University (2000)
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