THE BOX OF STORIES

by J.S. Puller

Storytelling is the native language of all human beings. But what would the world have become without stories? Visiting college student Jenna relates the story to her little sister Imra in THE BOX OF STORIES. When the trickster gods Coyote, Loki, and Anansi steal the art of storytelling from mankind, sealing away stories into a magical box, it is a young girl without a name that rises to become a hero. Upon...

Storytelling is the native language of all human beings. But what would the world have become without stories? Visiting college student Jenna relates the story to her little sister Imra in THE BOX OF STORIES. When the trickster gods Coyote, Loki, and Anansi steal the art of storytelling from mankind, sealing away stories into a magical box, it is a young girl without a name that rises to become a hero. Upon finding the box, she uses the stories inside to reintroduce mankind to civilization. Spanning the realms of Native American, Norse, African, Greek, Indian, Vietnamese, Celtic, and Middle Eastern mythology, THE BOX OF STORIES demonstrates the power of the spoken word and the ability of mankind to grow, learn, and survive.

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    Immerse yourself in "The Box of Stories," a play that weaves myth and reality. Thia a the type of story every playwright wants to write about and J.S. Puller does it masterfully. Follow Jenna and Imra as they discover the power of storytelling, family bonds, and the hidden magic. Really liked this play! GREAT READ!

    Immerse yourself in "The Box of Stories," a play that weaves myth and reality. Thia a the type of story every playwright wants to write about and J.S. Puller does it masterfully. Follow Jenna and Imra as they discover the power of storytelling, family bonds, and the hidden magic. Really liked this play! GREAT READ!

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Utah Valley University, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization The Growing Stage, Year 2016
  • Type Reading, Organization The Growing Stage, Year 2015

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization The Growing Stage, Year 2017

Awards

  • Unpublished Play Reading Series
    American Alliance of Theatre and Education
    Winner
    2019
  • Old Miner's Play Competition
    Utah Valley University
    Winner
    2018
  • Laurie Award
    The Growing Stage
    Winner
    2016