Princess Prudence is on her way to Cochrane, to teach children and their families about the idea of consumption and fair trade.
Princess Prudence and the Fairest in the Land, a story presented by Evergreen Theatre, will run May 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the Cochrane RancheHouse.
Hosted by the Cochrane Environmental Action Committee (CEAC), Rocky View County and the Town of Cochrane, the story aims to inspire young Cochranites to think about the stuff we buy.
“The play explores the idea of consumption and reusing items,” said Jacqueline Russell, playwright and artistic producer with Calgary’s Evergreen Theatre.
Princess Prudence and the Fairest in the Land tells the tale of Prudence, who has an interest in fairness and justice.
When evil — in the form of consumption — takes over the land, Prudence finds herself on a quest to understand how things are made and where they come from, among other complex topics.
“The play is really meant to be a jumping-off point for the audience,” explained Russell. “We want to spark curiosity in these young minds.”
The play, which boasts a busy cast of two, is suitable for all children, but is geared towards kindergarten ages to Grade 6.
There is enough musicality and fun to keep the young crowd interested, while touching on subjects older children and adults may find applicable.
“The people at Evergreen Theatre know how to connect to families and to kids,” said Tim Giese, chair of CEAC. “The kids are who we are trying to reach, because it’s easier to get them started on these positive habits…. But there is nothing saying the parents, older siblings and grandparents won’t take something away from the play.”
Admission to Princess Prudence and the Fairest in the Land is free with a donation to the Cochrane Activettes food bank.
