MYTHICAL DREAMS - Los Angeles 2003

THEME
Born out of YPE's Northern Ireland Pen Pal Project, 10 young people from across Northern Ireland wrote letters to their peers in Los Angeles. They wrote of “the Troubles”, myths, and stereotypes. The American cast explored cultural misconceptions, and felt united with their pen pals in their mutual desire to understand each other. Their play’s theme emerged from a similar need to escape from problems. The story brought them to a mystical underworld and the universality of myth. The cast was inspired by Joseph Campbell (reincarnated as a 9-year-old African American girl) concluding that it is the journey of life, not the end solution that matters most.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
The Young Players Ensemble was the only youth theater organization invited to perform at the Edge of the World Theatre Festival. Publicity was headed up by 16-year-old Hanna, who took the initiative to establish relationships with the press community to write stories and reviews of the show.