Tapestry

Book By: Craig Sodaro
Play #: 8316
Pages: 76 pgs
Cast: 11 m, 22 w, 2 flexible. (Minimum cast 2 m, 5 w, 2 flexible.)

A King, grieving over the death of his son, demands that a weaver create a tapestry that will provide comfort. The woman weaves six tales into her tapestry. The first tells the story of young woman who must learn about herself. The second concerns two farmers who have a chance at a tremendous fortune, but it may cost them everything. Other tales teach more lessons. Finally the Woman weaves the story of Tatiana, a mother who loses her daughter and almost succumbs to her own grief. Upon completion of the tapestry, the King must decide whether he has found consolation and peace. Winner of the 2005 Jackie White Memorial National Children's Playwriting Contest.

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JOHN J. LUKANCIC MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 Performance(s)
ROMEOVILLE, IL 4/18/2024
TRINITY ALPS USD 6 Performance(s)
WEAVERVILLE, CA 3/25/2022
THIEF RIVER FALLS COMM THEATER 2 Performance(s)
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 3/22/2019
AP GIANNINI MIDDLE SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 11/17/2016
THE HAWBRIDGE SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
SAXAPAHAW, NC 5/13/2016
TIMBERLAKE HIGH SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
SPIRIT LAKE, ID 3/25/2016
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
EUGENE, OR 4/16/2015
INLET VIEW ELEMENTARY 2 Performance(s)
ANCHORAGE, AK 3/20/2015
NEWTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
NEWTON, IA 11/14/2014
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI ELEM. 2 Performance(s)
SACRAMENTO, CA 4/15/2014
JEWEL MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
NORTH AURORA, IL 11/17/2011
SOUTHERN GUILFORD HIGH SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
GREENSBORO, NC 9/15/2011
MARK AND EMILY DOUGLASS 2 Performance(s)
CROSWELL, MI 6/10/2011
SIERRA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
PHOENIX, AZ 5/13/2011
LINCOLN JR. HIGH PLAY 2 Performance(s)
LINCOLN, IL 4/1/2011
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
EUGENE, OR 3/17/2011
THE KINGS ACADEMY 3 Performance(s)
MOHRSVILLE, PA 4/23/2010
FLINT HILL SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
OAKTON, VA 4/15/2010
YORK COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
YORK, SC 1/7/2010
VAN CORTLANDT MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
CROTON ON HUDSON, NY 5/15/2009
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
EUGENE, OR 2/28/2009
ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL 2 Performance(s)
ALBANY, OH 12/13/2008
FRUITPORT UPSTAGERS 2 Performance(s)
FRUITPORT, MI 5/13/2008
BOLIVAR MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 Performance(s)
BOLIVAR, MO 5/1/2008
ST. FRANCIS ELEMENTARY 2 Performance(s)
SACRAMENTO, CA 4/30/2008
FRIEND HIGH SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
FRIEND, NE 4/15/2008
DIABLO VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
DANVILLE, CA 1/15/2008
CARSONVL-PT SANILAC HIGH SCH 3 Performance(s)
CARSONVILLE, MI 11/29/2007
INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR ARTS 2 Performance(s)
INTERLOCHEN, MI 8/2/2007
SPRING VALE ACADEMY 2 Performance(s)
OWOSSO, MI 5/23/2007
O. HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
AUSTIN , TX 5/1/2007
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
EUGENE, OR 3/1/2007
GREENVILLE JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
GREENVILLE, PA 11/6/2006
AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL 1 Performance(s)
DAVID CITY, NE 11/3/2006

Behind The Scenes

PLAYWRIGHT CRAIG SODARO

TALKS ABOUT "TAPESTRY"

(Winner of the 2005 winner of the Jackie White Memorial National Children's Playwriting Contest.)

 

Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THIS PLAY?

A: One morning I read a single paragraph story about a young child who was killed while riding a horse. We read or hear about such tragedies all too frequently, but this one haunted me from the standpoint of how the survivors deal with the pain of their loss. I used a king as the grieving parent because a king would have every resource at his disposal to handle every situation-except this one. The talented old woman has only one resource at her disposal-her wisdom.

 

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OR LINE IN THE PLAY? WHY?

A: My favorite part comes at the end as the old woman comforts the king with the meanings of the various strands she has woven into the tapestry.

 

Q: WHERE DO THE CHARACTERS COME FROM? ARE THEY BASED ON PEOPLE YOU KNOW?

A: All characters are based on people we know or have seen or have read about. With six different stories here it's a mixture. Some of the characters in "Tapestry" are very real, especially the king and the old woman. I've also known Edgars and Edwins in real life, as well as the Mother of the three sisters Sophie, Sarah, and Sabrina.

 

Q: WHAT DID YOU TRY TO ACHIEVE WITH THIS PLAY?

A: I wanted to write about important themes in concrete, everyday situations. I needed a unifying concept, and a tapestry seemed to fit the bill. Tapestries traditionally told a story or pictured the climax of a very important event. The idea of a weaver creating a story out of various strands worked well here. I also wanted to write a play with a very flexible cast. "Tapestry" can be done with as few cast members as twelve or many more than that. Finally, I wanted staging to be very simple. Each story uses a minimum of furniture pieces or props, all easy to obtain.