Children's Plays
BATHROOM MONSTER
WEED DEALER AND BETH
"Bathroom Monster, Weed Dealer, and Beth" is an original children's play, developed by Clarion's Theater students— Nola Jesenko, Joyce Tang and Margaret Chan.
It is a heartfelt story about two best friends who find themselves entangled in a strange murder mystery. As they try to catch the murderer, a shocking secret is revealed that makes them doubt if they are friends anymore.
Will their friendship get past this challenge?
The play was premiered on May 14 and 15, 2022.
NEIL ARMSTRONG AT THE MOON PALACE
Neil Armstrong's spirit goes to the Moon and encounters some strange immortal beings.
Since ancient times the moon has been an object of fascination. It’s shifting shades, sometimes teary, sometimes shy, give birth to legends that pass down from generation to generation.
2021 Production
THE PIANO, A PLAY-MOVIE
The Piano is a fantasy-adventure theatrical play written, directed, filmed and produced by Clara Hsu for Clarion's Summer Theater 2020.
During COVID-19 shelter-in-place students ages 10 to 15 rehearsed by Zoom. They were filmed individually at Clarion.
The footage is put together by videographer Brent Benaway, making it a play-movie.
The film has been selected by the 2021 Children’s Film Festival Seattle and was screened on Feb 18 – 28.
LOVE ON THE MAGPIE BRIDGE
A poetic play by Clara Hsu based on a Chinese legend to celebrate the Qixi (Night of Sevens) Festival.
The legend of the Weaver Goddess and the Cowherd is a Chinese folk tale that is rich in historical and cultural significance. On one hand it is astrology made easy through the art of storytelling. On the other hand relationships between humans, animals, mother nature and the cosmos vividly come together in this simple tale. 2019 production.