Part of the Tree

Cast: 6F, 5M, ideal for church youth or choir groups.

Synopsis: The story of the prodigal son is modernized as the son becomes a daughter who goes from the farm to New York City. When she finds herself drawn into a youth group performing the story, Rachel discovers we're all part of our family tree. Rock, country and gospel music help tell the story.

Running time: 50 minutes

Music: Piano score available.

Listen to music sample.

Performance history: PART OF THE TREE premiered at the Bellevue Little Theater in Bellevue, NE in the fall of 1978. It was produced at Boys Town, NE in October of 1979, and was produced at Countryside Community Church, Omaha, NE in the fall of 1994.