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| C.S. Lewis players will bring Fulghum book to the stage | ||||
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| School’s production of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten’ begins Thursday | ||||
C.S. Lewis Academy will present "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten," a play based on the best-selling book by Robert Fulghum, at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and May 22-24. Published in 1986 by Fulghum, a Seattle author and Unitarian minister, the book is a collection of essays on how the world would be improved if adults adhered to the same basic rules as children - such as sharing, being kind to one another, cleaning up after oneself, and living "a balanced life" of work, play and learning. The play was first produced in 1992 and takes the form of theatrical storytelling in a revue format with monologues, dialogues and song, C.S. Lewis drama instructor Mike McConaughey said. "We have a huge group of seniors and this format allows each of them to have a moment in the spotlight," he said. "Also, with our production of `And Then There Were None' held over, we had a shorter rehearsal time, so a play like this, made up of a series of short scenes, worked better." But the selection of this heartwarming play, a counterpoint to C.S. Lewis' production of an Agatha Christie murder mystery earlier this year, was also a deliberate one. "It's a hopeful play that raises some spiritual questions, so it's a good fit for the school," McConaughey said. "There isn't a traditional plot, but the central theme is about experiencing life to the fullest, despite its imperfections. Given the title, people might expect children's theater, but this is really a look at the human condition." Reserved seating is $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors, and tickets may be purchased in the offices at either campus, or by calling 503-538-0114. | ||||
