The Box of Stories
by J.S. Puller
Storytelling is the native language of all human beings. But what would the world have become without stories? When the trickster gods Coyote, Loki, and Anansi steal the art of storytelling from mankind, sealing away stories into a magical box, it is a young girl without a name that rises to become a hero. Upon finding the box, she uses the stories inside to reintroduce mankind to civilization. Spanning the realms of Native American, Norse, African, Greek, Indian, Vietnamese, Celtic, and Middle Eastern mythology, The Box of Stories demonstrates the power of the spoken word and the ability of mankind to grow, learn, and survive.
"The goal of “Box of Stories” is not only to emphasize the importance of storytelling to young audiences, but to highlight our similarities." ~ New Jersey Stage
Winner of the American Alliance for Theatre and Education 2019 Unpublished Play Reading Series
Winner of the 2018 Old Miner's Play Competition at Utah Valley University
Winner of the 2016 Laurie Award at The Growing Stage
Pages: 82 pg
Casting Breakdown: 24 roles | Doubling possible for a cast of 5
Estimated Run Time: 75-90 minutes | Playwright is willing to work with individual groups to creating shorter versions for one-act competitions
Availability: Worldwide
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Photos from World Premiere production at The Growing Stage in Netcong, NJ | Scenic Design by Perry Arthur Kroeger | Photo by Steve Larsen
