A Scottish charitable organisation promoting health improvement, citizenship and environmental issues through the medium of the performing arts.
'Who says it's Rubbish?'
© Vanessa Chew
A light hearted look at waste and recycling for children and adults alike
Primary 1 - 3 25 - 30 minutes
Characters:
Chuck Oot is a cynical, comical character, unaware of his impact on the world beyond his living room.
Rrr Monster is a friendly, hyperactive monster who eats recyclable materials and gets "real mad" when people throw recyclable items in the bin. He engages the audience to help him convince Chuck the effect his lifestyle has on society and our environment.
The show begins in Chuck Oot's house where we see him discarding unwanted items that could otherwise have been recycled. When Chuck throws away his drink can, the monster growls angrily from behind the sofa. Chuck looks round. However the monster cannot be seen and he carries on reading still believing he is on his own. However when he throws away his newspaper the monster's patience is finally lost and he jumps out from behind the sofa catching the newspaper mid flight!
The play aims to inform audiences about up to date methods of recycling
• adapting their lifestyles
• following the 3R's:
Reducing consumption
Re-using materials
Recycling materials
The show uses familiar theatre and science show presentation techniques, mime and slapstick comedy to direct dialogue and audience participation thereby achieving maximum impact and entertainment.
A Word from our Sponsors.....
' This is an exciting and engaging idea and one that we are proud to support' Peter Woodward Director of Shell Better Britain Campaign , 'There are an awful lot of us who are like Chuck Oot and maybe we could all benefit from the Rrr monster to remind us of our impact on the environment '
This presentation is the third part of the Live Wire Environmental quintet:
Part I: 'The Powerhouse' - Home Energy Awareness
Part II: 'Cool It!' - Global Warming Explained
Part IV: 'Lights Out?' -School Energy Conservation
Part V: Wheel of Science - Energy and Conservation