The Last Firefly
It begins with light, a sliver, a flash, then comes a sound, a pulse, a beat, a crash like a giant hammer smashing through the sky. Thus, the story of Boom, the son of Thunder, begins as he sets out on an epic search for his father, ultimately discovering his true self and the strength within him that always existed. This mythical adventure will transport you on a fantastic journey where the littlest things can make all the difference in the world.
“Iizuka brings to life a tale that is at times both heartening and adventurous.” – How Was the Show?
“In Firefly Iizuka artfully and elegantly mashes up Japanese folk tales and fables into a play that manages to be simultaneously a fairy tale and contemporary.” -Star Tribune
Type: Play
Pages: 63 pg
Casting Breakdown: 5-7 actors plus potential for puppeteers
Estimated run time: 60-75 minutes
Originally commissioned and produced at Children's Theatre Company in 2016