←Recommendations of OUR FAKE HISTORY

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.

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!

"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.

Fantastic play for young audiences that will inspire the desire to learn. To question! To double-check! To be objective! The rhythm of the play will certainly draw students in and the language will also entertain the parents. And plot twists engage everyone. There are characters for everyone to identify with and recognize. The jokes are always appropriate and you can already hear the guffaws. The impact of the play regarding politricks, gossip, socialization, and responsibility could certainly be long-lasting as students may remember it while growing up and furthering their education. Which is the best outcome the play could have.

What a great play for young audiences! In addition to correcting some historical inaccuracies that have entered the collective conscious, it also reminds the audience to always think critically and consider the source - Just because something is written down doesn't mean that it's true. This would be a perfect play to mount at a high school, as there are lots of roles for teens and a great take away message.

Nora Louise Syran has a wonderful talent for translating history into theater for young performers and audiences. Through relatable characters all trying to navigate school social and political life, OUR FAKE HISTORY teaches the importance of critical thinking and the dangers of deliberate misinformation. Any publisher, theater company, or school that would shy away from this piece because it is controversial is in the wrong business. This play truly deserves a wide audience!

What a brilliantly thought-out concept. From the stereotypically labeled students to the grandeur of enlightening students through multiple classes throughout the day, the manipulation of history is drawn out in a fun and engaging way. Through poetry, monologues, songs, and dialogue. Sparking wonderful debates about school politics and the metaphorical relations to our political world creates a cacophony of competing tension filled moments. I could go on and on, but instead, everyone should read this, I want to see it on stage. Nora walks away with a prophetic demand! You have to read it though, it is certainly wise!