OUR FAKE HISTORY

by Nora Louise Syran

(Full Length) TO BE PUBLISHED SEPT 1 with NEXT STAGE PRESS

TRUE or FALSE?* 1) Vikings wore horns. 2) Napoleon was short. 3) Marie Antoinette said "let them eat cake"
History comes alive as students learn that fake news is old news and disinformation can be disastrous. With the school principal waiting for the slightest excuse to fire the students' favorite teacher, Mr Parker, and Charlotte Locus manipulating the media to become Student Council President, will the students learn from the past or will they be doomed to repeat it? A trope-filled, historical myth-busting comedy, with a couple of songs thrown in.

*FALSE!

(This play has been edited from its original 2019 version performed in France. It is now full length.)

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Ian Donley: OUR FAKE HISTORY by Nora Louise Syran

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Nora Louise Syran's OUR FAKE HISTORY is a funny and touching story about fostering confidence in approaching and observing a critical lens, which is something that has caused quite a controversy in recent years. Syran's script pushes back against the oppression of it with ease and humor.

Nora Louise Syran's OUR FAKE HISTORY is a funny and touching story about fostering confidence in approaching and observing a critical lens, which is something that has caused quite a controversy in recent years. Syran's script pushes back against the oppression of it with ease and humor.

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Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: OUR FAKE HISTORY by Nora Louise Syran

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This is a great play with music for student performers. Educational AND fun! Many roles for student actors to shine and this play doesn't talk down at all. This will always be a relevant play, in my opinion. The historical re-enactments are fun, but the framing story is very engaging as well!

This is a great play with music for student performers. Educational AND fun! Many roles for student actors to shine and this play doesn't talk down at all. This will always be a relevant play, in my opinion. The historical re-enactments are fun, but the framing story is very engaging as well!

”
Suzi Elnaggar: OUR FAKE HISTORY by Nora Louise Syran

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"Our Fake History" is an exciting play that shows how different views can change the way we see history. It challenges myths and points out biases in our society and education. The play has a lot of characters and costumes, making it great for youth theater. It mixes fun historical jokes with important lessons, making it really engaging for young people. The play is especially timely with the current issues around book banning in schools. It's not only entertaining but also teaches young audiences to think critically about history and understand the importance of questioning what we learn.

"Our Fake History" is an exciting play that shows how different views can change the way we see history. It challenges myths and points out biases in our society and education. The play has a lot of characters and costumes, making it great for youth theater. It mixes fun historical jokes with important lessons, making it really engaging for young people. The play is especially timely with the current issues around book banning in schools. It's not only entertaining but also teaches young audiences to think critically about history and understand the importance of questioning what we learn.

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