Stamping, Shouting and Singing Home

by Lisa Evans

Inspired by the life of Sojourner Truth, the well-known abolitionist and early feminist, it tells the story of her fictitious great-great-granddaughter Lizzie Walker, and her transformation from child to adult activist in the Southern States of America. Through the songs and stories of the women in her family, Lizzie comes to understand the importance of her own past and her place in history.

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Quick Details

  • Type: Play with Music
  • Estimated Run Time: 75 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions in North America
  • Cast Size: 11 roles | Doubling possible for a cast of 4

Full Details

Roles:

  • Lizzie
  • Marguerite
  • Sojourner
  • Mama
  • Louella
  • Uncle Chrystal
  • Joanne
  • Teacher
  • Preacher
  • Heckler
  • Cop

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.
  • Permission to create original underscoring or sing indicated spirituals acapella. (this title does NOT include sheet music for indicated spirituals).
The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

Lisa Evans

Lisa Evans is an award-winning playwright, whose work for the theatre includes Stamping, Shouting and Singing Home (which has been widely produced, including at the Mark Taper Forum in the USA, and in New Zealand), Getting to the Foot of the Mountain, Once We Were Mothers (finalist for the John Whiting Award), and Up the Duff (to be premiered at York Theatre Royal in November 2009 and toured nationally). Her stage adaptations include The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Villette, East Lynne, Frankenstein, Cat's Eye, Jamaica Inn and The Maid of Buttermere. Her plays are published by Oberon.

Besides her work for radio, Lisa also writes for television, where her credits include The Bill, Holby City, Casualty and EastEnders. Lisa has been Resident Writer at the Theatre Centre and at Temba Theatre Company. She is currently Associate Writer for the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick.

Originally produced by Watford Palace Theatre, UK, in 1986

Photos of premiere production at Polka Theatre, UK

Photos of premiere production at Polka Theatre, UK

Photos of premiere production at Polka Theatre, UK

Reviews

“

One of the most inspirational pieces of children’s theatre to hit the stage this year, this beautiful play deals with difficult issues in a really approachable way.

- London Town, UK
“

It sings with hope in the face of terrible family tragedy and dances with the comedy of white women desperate to maintain their privilege.

- The Guardian, UK