“Space Rocks!” by Tamara Schultz, (South Africa) [English]

Short description of play: Ten, nine, eight, seven, six… Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! When his sister starts the count-down to blast-off, JoJo isn’t ready to head into space in their homemade spaceship. But Jinks has been fighting with Mother again, and there’s no stopping her when she’s like this. As they steer their way past quick-talking Mercury, JoJo must deal with some pretty scary things. Like Vortex and Void, who are chasing them through the solar system. Luckily he’s an expert on planets, because Jinks keeps trying to do terribly unsafe things, like landing on Venus. By the time they get to strict Saturn, JoJo has had enough: every adventurer has a limit. Then Jinks gets them into a fix she can’t fix, and it is JoJo who will have to get them home to earth! Space Rocks combines science, technology and mythology to create an innovative and playful theatrical experience with a planet-friendly message.

Running time of play: 50 minutes

Audience age range: 5-9

Number of performers needed: 5-6 (doubling possible)

Ideal size of performance space/theatre: 6m x 4m

Production needs: Ideally, child performers in the main roles (JoJo and Jinks).

Accessibility needs:

Has the play been produced? If so, when and where?: Yes, National Children's Theatre, South Africa, May 2024 and Wits University, 2017

Has the play been published? If so, please provide details.: No

Original language of the play: English

Are there other existing translations? if so, in which language(s)?: No

Reviews or articles about the play (copy and paste): https://robynsassenmyview.com/2017/07/15/let-your-little-ones-reach-for-the-stars/

Awards or accolades the play has recieved.: Nomination for best production in Children's Theatre category, Naledi Awards

Web site (if it exists):

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Contact for questions or copy of the script.: tamara.guhrs@gmail.com

Name and email address of person filling out this form: tamara.guhrs@gmail.com