![]() ![]() Appearing just a few months after the first Earth Day and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency, it is beloved not just for Seuss’ signature wordplay but also for bringing the ecology movement to children.Īlthough the Lorax is the title character, Greig was drawn to the book’s villain. Seuss’ book has been a favorite since its publication in 1971. ![]() “The brilliant thing about these books is they leave you lots of space,” says Greig, accentuating the positive. “Turning that into a full-length piece is daunting.” “I remember reading ‘Corduroy’ to my own children many times and I’ve clocked it at five minutes,” says Barry Kornhauser, who wrote the play for CTC. ![]() In fact, both shows now playing there, “Corduroy,” which runs through May 20, and “The Lorax,” currently in previews and opening this weekend, are in that tricky-to-adapt vein. ![]() Of course it’s possible to make a treasured tale such as “Ramona the Pest” into a play, or “Akeelah and the Bee.” But picture books like “Harold and the Purple Crayon” or “The Snowy Day” - which, not to put too fine a point on it, have no characters or plots - make for bigger challenges. How in heaven’s name am I going to do that?”Ĭertain books in Children’s Theatre Company history seem like naturals. Seuss’ “The Lorax” or the stage.įirst reaction: He jumped in the air and clicked his heels together. Playwright David Greig had two reactions when he was asked to adapt Dr. ![]()
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![]() ![]() By contrast, Lagoon often feels like it’s written with a light touch, even when its characters are embroiled in mayhem and a full-on breakdown of society. Who Fears Death was a grim, hellish and emotionally draining saga of post-apocalyptic destiny that often recalled the epic dramatic sweep of Dune. And it could not be a more different book. ![]() Lagoon is Nnedi Okorafor’s first novel for an adult audience since her World Fantasy Award winner Who Fears Death in 2010. Share book reviews and ratings with Thomas, and even join a book club on Goodreads. Book cover artwork is copyrighted by its respective artist and/or publisher. All reviews and site design © by Thomas M. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The plot charts Bri’s rise alongside the gradual realisation of the consequences of her fame: violence, friendships lost and the hopes of her local community who want her, like her father, to show them a way out. Soon she has gained notoriety as the dangerous, angry black girl from the projects – a persona that, according to her father’s old manager, could make her serious money. All the clips on my hips change my figure” she is challenging the hoodlum stereotype, but the public see it as a boast. When she raps “Strapped like backpacks, I pull triggers. ![]() She has the lyrics, the knowledge and the passion. Often, the family has to choose between gas, electricity or food.īri has talent. Her beloved Aunty Pooh sells drugs, while her paternal grandmother is disdainful of Jay’s ability to care for Brianna and her brother, Trey. Her mother, Jay, has been clean of crack for eight years, but Bri constantly fears a relapse. Her rapper father was shot dead 12 years previously by a rival gang. The follow-up focuses on another 16-year-old, Brianna “Bri” Jackson, who is trying to lift her family out of poverty with her rapping talent. ![]() A ngie Thomas’s bestselling 2017 debut The Hate U Give was the story of a 16-year-old who witnesses the police shooting of a friend. ![]() |