The Play's The Thing ing oS Book rThe Play's the Thing... (book one) Bibliomania 7, April 5, 1997 A Waterways Project Publication Richard Spiegel & Barbara Fisher, Co-Directors A. Thomas Perry, Administrative Assistant Presented in collaboration with the New York Public Library Chad Quartuccio, Librarian Bibliomania is a voluntary community service initiative of Ten Penny Players, Inc. The cover illustration is a traditional Balinese shadow puppet. Participating Schools: PS 11, 13, 42, 44, 48, 52, 60, TS 7, 34, 75, St. Ann School, St. Patrick School Sacred Heart School. Participating Teachers: Mrs, Frances Kahn, Miss Mason, Mrs. Brochin, Mrs.Diane Sussuma, Mrs. Maureen Phalen, Mrs. June Haley, Mrs. Virginia Maina, Mrs, Susan Contino, Mr. Rubchich, Mrs. Gloria Block, Mrs. Frances Patti, Mrs. Judy P. Wiedman, Ms. Loretta McMillen, Mrs. Arlene Blumenrich, Miss McHugh, Ms. Helaine Schlar ©1997 Ten Penny Players, Inc.contents Charles Barbieri 4 John Costanza 4 Raymond Mincher 4 Samantha Smith 5 Jorge Yepez 5 MeganJones 5 Annie Marie Maldonado 6 Joseph Russell 6 Alexandria Albertsen 7 Reneé Basile 7 Steven Gardella 8 Tara Abell 8 Frank Damiano 9 Nicholas DiBenedetto 9 Lauren Forestiere 10 Alanna Driscoll ro Kristen Socci 11 Elise DeConzo 11 Bryan Mullins 12 Ashley Teatum 13 Gabrielle Olya 15 Jessica Macauda 16 Jasmin Arroyo 16 Maria Gagliardi 17Steven Perez 17 Nicole Jacobsen 18 Jesse Bergenbaum 19 Gregory Carpenter 20 Michael Senese 21 Anthony Balzofiore 21 Kimberly Farrell 22 Allison Giovinazzo 23 Alyse Harneit 24 Amanda Manno 25 Jennifer Mattiello 26 Vanessa Mesics 27 Alexandra Terrone 28 Mary Tursi 29 John Visciano 30 Milissa DePetro 31 Michael Strasburg 32 Kelly Welch 33 Pia Clemente 35 Michael Gizzarelli 36 JohnJoen 37 Eva Wuerch 38 Casey Kasprowitz 39 Sabrina Kaufman 40 Nicole Malangone 41 Deanna Trotta 42 Michael Marron 43Charles Barbieri I liked the Lion King play When the red smoke was burning up close and Timon and Pumbaa were singing and then they made me laugh And Simba grew up and the hyenas laughed and laughed. John Costanza When I was on stage I felt like there were ants in my pants And rocks in my socks ‘When I was in kindergarten I was shy But now I'm better on stage I'm good! Ba Raymond Mincher Sometimes I get a little scared and a tummy ache too and it hurts to death. I don't like flashes in my eyes T don't like being on stage. 4Samantha Smith I'm scared on stage Because I'm shy I get a little excited Because my mom's close by. Jorge Yepez I'm thirsty on stage Because I'm talking, talking, talking. Megan Jones Stage Fright The stage lights are bright, I'm sweating like crazy, I have butterflies in my stomach, like you don't even know, So, like my mother always says, "Just take a deep breath and go - go- go!!Annie Marie Maldonado A Play About Pocahontas Pocahontas had long black hair, She was beautiful and kind, Everywhere she stepped the sun shined, She was friendly and had a lot of courage, Pocahontas had a lot of friends, She always fought for what she believed to the end. Joseph Russell My Poem about Springtime Look at all the budding trees And flowers springing up. The birds are singing sweet love songs And flying very high, The kids are playing up on the hill, And the golden sun is in the sky. The dog is barking while chasing his tail And the ducks are quacking too, The squirrel is sitting on a branch, And my cat is chasing a mouse, I hear mother calling it's time to come home, And my friends hear their moms too. We hope tomorrow is nice again, When we meet up on the hill. 6Alexandria Albertsen "The Secret Garden" Secret Garden was a play, That happened on a rainy day, There was a boy who was sad, And a girl who was mad. The garden they found was a lot of fun, It was even better ‘When the boy could run. The girl and boy were each other's friend, And always would be until the end. Reneé Basile "Beauty and the Beast" Belle and her father lived far away, Belle loved to read and her father liked to play, Gaston loved Belle but she couldn't care less, And then he left town and became a guest, The castle she stayed in was a magical place, But she was captured by a beast with an ugly face, Every servant in the castle was an enchanted thing, They put on a show, and boy could they sing! Belle wanted to leave, but decided to stay, Because Beast just had a special way, She taught him to love and that broke the spell, They lived happily ever after, so good-bye and farewell.Steven Gardella "Babes in Toyland" Babes in Toyland ‘Was so grand, It was magical, Like fairyland, Toyland was the best, The soldiers gave the test, Mr. Barnaby failed, And the sailor and Mary sailed. Everyone was happy, Everyone was glad, No one was sad In Babes in Toyland. Tara Abell The School Play I like it when the play comes at school, To be in the play is so cool, Every year I audition for a big part, When I don't get it, it breaks my heart, But I always have fun anyway, And I just can't wait for opening day.Frank Damiano ’ Fun Night at "Grease" Before the play "Grease" began, My sister and I were picked to lend a hand, ‘We danced and bopped til we were told to stop, After that, the play had begun, So back to our seats we had to run, as the show was halfway done, Everyone was having lots of fun, "Grease" made us all stamp our feet, It really was a very nice treat. Nicholas DiBenedetto The curtain goes up And the play begins. Actors are ready To act and to sing. The curtain goes down ‘When the play is done. People are clapping, Because it was fun.Lauren Forestiere Plays I like to sit and watch a play, The actors all seem so happy and gay, They sing and dance around on stage, In "Cats" they even come out of a cage. There are different acts and different scenes In "Grease" the actors dress wearing their blue jeans In my favorite play, there's a song, Be Our Guest ’ "Beauty and the Beast" is the play I like best I watched a play in my school, "Bye Bye Birdie" was very cool, Some plays are happy and some plays are sad, Some leave you feeling very mad, So sit back and enjoy the show, And never give up a chance to go. Alanna Driscoll My Wishful Play Once I saw a play called "Meet Me In St. Louis" I said that they couldn't find Somebody to play Laddie, | My aunt said,"Wait!" I would be great! IoKristen Socci The Play T once was in a play That everyone could see, I went up stage With a large fright in me! It was in my school From pre-school to eight I was happy from the First minute until very late! Elise DeConzo "Babes In Toyland" I saw a play called "Babes in Toyland,’ Toyland was set up like a joyland, My favorite character was Little Bo Peep, I liked the way she called her sheep, She helped her sister brave and true, Escape from the evil You-Know-Who, At the end, everything worked out fine, Everything does, it's a nursery rhyme! IIBryan Mullins "A Christmas Carol" I went to see a Christmas play I saw it ona Saturday, "A Christmas Carol" was its name, The actors should be in the Hall of Fame. A ghost appeared, Ina flash of light, Appeared to him that Christmas night. A second ghost appeared to him, In a big black cloud That was really dim. A third ghost appeared, This ghost Scrooge feared. Christmas morn he woke with joy, Gave money to the poor To buy a Christmas toy.Ashley Teatum "Toy Story On Ice" For my ninth birthday I went to see An ice show about Woody the Deputy. I learned how he and the other toys Became best friends of Andy, a little boy. Andy's birthday was the event of the day, But all the toys were frightened away, By the thought of being replaced ‘With a new toy and a new face. They could not wait To see their fate, So great was their fear, When they saw Buzz Lightyear Appear! Most of all, Woody was the one Who thought his days were done Because Buzz became Andy's favorite toy, Woody no longer felt loved by the little boy. Woody become envious of Buzz Lightyear's gizmos and gadgets And Woody felt as though he had really had it. So he devised a plan to make Buzz go away, But it didn't work, so Woody had to save the day When Buzz fell out the window Into the yard of Sid, the toys' biggest foe.