Zeus’s intervention transports the three Connecticut kids back in time in the broken-down photo booth of the Trumbull Mall, which becomes the time-traveling chariot for Aesop’s surprised and whiny pack, plus his faithful servant, Uptiticus. Each era and its historic cast of characters presents very real obstacles and ethical conflicts, and to teach and even rescue the kids, it’s imperative that Aesop deliver the correct inspiring moral – or be forgotten in obscurity.
The Giant of Fables — for the good, for the uncomfortable, and for the joyful — prevails. The challenges instill within the youths self-confidence, a rediscovery of values, and a new-found sense of purpose. And, as all the kids ultimately embrace Aesop’s wisdom, they return to their Times with a desire to be part of a community, and something bigger than themselves.
Greek To Me! is returning in a fresh new version with a brand new score. This comedy with music was written and directed by Carolyn Kennedy and developed in partnership with The Easton Cultural Education Foundation in a town that had no prior formal drama programming in its schools. The 1994 production and ancillary local events generated more than $20K in box office receipts and was heralded by The Connecticut Post as a “community arts phenomenon.” More than 160 children appeared onstage and more than 100 resident volunteers brought their professional talents to support the production. The Connecticut Commission of the Arts, in conjunction with the CT Department of Education, awarded the elementary school through E.C.E.F. a $50K grant for the continuing development of Arts Integration programming by designating Easton schools as Higher Order Thinking Schools. The “H.O.T.S” Program continued intact 30+ years, and eventually morphed into contemporary STEAM curriculum.
