Play Scripts--Pacific Northwest Journeys of Discovery

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Native Americans passed their history, legends, tribal ways, rituals, and beliefs from one generation to another through oral stories. Story tellers would gather their audiences around a campfire at night when the dark sky was brilliant with stars or moonlight. The story tellers would dramatically retell a sacred story from a long ago time impressing the details of the event on the listeners’ imaginations and memories.

Download "The Shoshoni Grandfather of Nations"

Read through The Shoshoni Grandfather of Nations, a three act play, and the playwright’s notes. The playwright’s notes and planning questions will help educators prepare for this exercise. Instructors should encourage students to participate in the planning and production of the play.