Written By: Martha Brooks and Maureen Hunter
Synopsis: J.J., a young girl from the country, runs into more than she can handle when she encounters Raymond, a bully who takes out his frustrations and fears by terrorizing her. With the help of her new friends, David, an imaginative youngster with ambitions to be the next Wynton Marsalis, and Karla, a physically powerful ally with a soft heart, J.J. is able to confront her fears and Raymond's attacks and solve her problem.
History: Prairie Theatre Exchange, Winnipeg, 1986 (premiere)
Persephone Theatre, Saskatoon, SK, 1988
Theatre Direct, Toronto, 1991 and 1992
Youtheatre Inc., Montreal, QB, 1992
St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, Missouri, 1995
Clarke Road Magic Makers, London, ON, 1996
Tantamar Theatre Society, Amherst, NS, 1996
Shelwin House, Yorkton, SK, 1997
Grey Highlands S.S., Fleshertaon, ON, 2001
Winston Knoll Collegiate, Regina, Sk., 2000
26 Second Street, Orangeville, ON, 2001
Magnus Theatre, Thunder Bay, ON., 2002
All Nations Theatre Company, Calgary, AB, 2002
Theatre Direct, Toronto, ON, 2003
Central Okanagan Teachers, Kelowna, BC, 2003
Theatre Direct, Toronto, ON, 2004
Theatre New Brunswick, Fredricton, NB, 2004
Quest Theatre, Calgary, AB, 2004
First Light Theatre, Rockwood, ON, 2006
Sudbury Theatre, Sudbury, 2010
Tree House Theatre, Red Deer, AB, 2013
Availability: Draft in MAP archives.
Scirocco Drama, 1995
Running Time (mins): 46-75
Cast: 2M / 2F
Genres: Theatre for Young Audiences