3 O’Clock, Flagpole (A5 reproduction)

Title: 3 O'Clock, Flagpole (A5 reproduction)
Author: Pirie, Steve
Price: $23.00

After school Fight! Fight! Fight! FIGHT!

Steve Piries new magical realism work, 3 OClock, Flagpole jumps into the quadrangle and pulls apart classroom politics and safety, in a world where students must figure it out on their own all while learning fun facts about the ocean.

SYNOPSIS

Its the first day of a new school year for Stella Bunt, and everything is changing. New rules, new teacher, new responsibilities. Stella and the rest of Year 10 Biology have a new class pet, Squish the octopus. Stella cant explain why, but theres just something about Squish that doesnt feel right. But when Squish goes missing and a terrifying new kid arrives at school the very next day, Stella suspects they might be connected in some way and she and the whole school could be in danger if she doesnt find out how. To make things worse, this new kid has his eyes on Stella everywhere she goes.

Can Stella warn her friends in time of a coming disaster? Or will everyone find out why some mysteries of the ocean and its creatures are better left mysteries?

PRODUCTION HISTORY

3 OClock, Flagpole was first programmed to be produced by La Boite Theatre Company in July 2020, however due to restrictions during the COVID-19 Global pandemic its season was cancelled. It was intended to be performed by La Boites Young Artist Company.

THEMES: Bullying, Speaking Out, Schoolyard Politics
LENGTH: 1.5 Hour
CHARACTER AGES: 1318+
CAST SIZE: Large cast without doubling
SUITABLE FOR: Middle Years

Publication date: 01/11/2020
Format: A5 reproduction
ISBN: 9781922424044
Publishing status: AU Dropshipping