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“To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of Arts.” – Henry David Thoreau

Walden: The Ballad of Thoreau is offered to schools by WoodSongs, Inc, a 501-c-3

This is a simple-to-produce play (one set, 2 acts, 4 characters, each act is about 25 minutes long; total performing time 55 minutes) Walden can a theater production, a simple script reading in class, or streamed into the classroom on-line. This project includes lesson plans for middle, high and college, perfect for studies on writing, English, history, drama, Thoreau, Emerson and more. The play is mainly a conversation between Thoreau and Emerson set during the final two days Thoreau spent in his cabin before leaving Walden Pond.  The dialogue of the play is based on actual quotes from the writing and letters of Thoreau and Emerson.

For those unable to produce an actual play, we suggest a simple “play reading” (where students hold the script while presenting their lines) You can watch the Walden play as a group on YouTube.

1. Please Register First (FREE)

2. Download the Walden Play script and lesson plans

Hello WaldenPlay team,

I am a lecturer in American Literature and Culture at the University of Augsburg, Germany, and I would love to acquire a copy of the Walden script. The play would be absolutely perfect for my ongoing PhD project on environmentalism in contemporary drama and theater.

Thank you for your time,

Christina Caupert
Department of American Literature University of Augsburg Germany

Hello guys!
This is a really good thing you guys are doing and I would love to use your play in my class for earth day. Please let me have the password to the Teacher’s website. Thank you very much!

J. Lambert, History Teacher
South Lancaster Academy S. Lancaster, MA

Hi,
I am requesting a password for access to the Walden Play materials.

Thanks so much,
R. Kalstad, Art Teacher Santa Fe Public Schools

Hi Walden folks!
I am a junior at Nevada Union High School. I am in the drama department and would like a script of the Walden play, please. Thank You! Happy Earth Day!

Nevada Union High School
11761 Ridge Road Grass Valley, CA

Greetings,
Thank for you registering me for this wonderful play. I bought Walden:the Earth Song Collection on itunes for supporting the play. We will perform it in my country.

S. Kamanos
Al Hada Military Hospital, Taif
Saudi Arabian International School

To Whom This May Concern:
I am a Junior at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I have a passion for the theatre and the environment. I would love a copy of your play (musical) and the
supplementary supplies. Thanks so much for you time.

Peace and Love
George

Hello,
I currently attend Western Oregon University. I am in a honors seminar class devoted to finding the connection between science and theatre. After reading about this play, I would love to read it and include it in my study of the topic. It is exaclty what I am looking for, a theaterical piece about science (the environment) for the classroom.

Stephanie
Western Oregon University

To the Walden team:
Wow! This is amazing! Please give me the information needed to bring this project to my class next fall! outstanding! thanks!

M. Bleeker
Sioux Center High School Sioux Center IA

Hello,
I would like the password for your Walden Play. I just purchased your CD and enjoy it very much.

M. McGhee Metuchen High School

Dear Sirs:
I am interested in obtaining a copy of the script. I came across your website in Audubon Magazinet. I am a great advocate for integration within the school and this seems like a splendid way to incorporate English and biology. Thank you for your time,

R J Mace, Chemist
Vermont Agency of Agriculture Waterbury, VT

Hello,
Indepent Day School in Tampa, FL has an extension for Fine Arts called “The Community School of the Arts” and the theatre section does several plays each year. We would love to incorporate this project. Please send a password fto download the play.

S. Rowe
Independent Day School Tampa, FL

Dear Sir/Madam:
I currently work at a private school in Costa Rica and would like to access your website to get the Thoureau play to use during an assembly at our school.

J. Haviland
Teacher, Golden Valley School, Costa Rica

Hello,
I team teach with three other core area teachers at Carencro High School. We would love to be given access to the free materials listed at your website. I thank you for your time and dedication.

G. Miller Lafayette, LA

Good morning,
I was interested in looking at the resources you have available for Earth Day. I am preparing lesson plans for student teaching in environmental science and another student in the program with me is doing a unit on Walden so I think this would be a great way to combine the classes.

A. Chasko
Forensic Science Graduate Assistant
Technician of Waynesburg University Forensic Science Laboratory (RJLG)

Hi…
I am a Drama Teacher at Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, MD. I’m searching about Earth Day activities, and would LOVE to put your play on- we actually have a theatre event planned for the evening of April 22, and this would fit perfectly! Our school is 800 . Our theatre is about 350 at capacity.

Cate Barry
US Drama Glenelg Country School

Hellooo!!!!!
I just want to have the password for your play so that i can make my students perform that on coming earth day…..

Chennai, India

Dear friends:
We are a small non-profit theater company in Lancaster, PA. Sustainability is one of our core values/concerns and we would love to see how we might get a copy of the play to consider producing. We hope to do a joint production with the Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network.

Gary

Fantastic!
This sounds like a wonderful way to incorporate the arts into my Earth and Space science class. I would be very interested in further information.

S. Kirby, Science Teacher
Daleville High School Daleville, IN

Hi,
Our school (South Shore Charter Public School) would like to put on this play for Earth Day. Could you send me the password for the play?

Thanks,
Tara

Greetings,
We want to present the Walden play in our country! Volante Programación Día de la Tierra 22 de Abril,

Cancha Belén Buenavista, Medellín, Colombia

Dear Walden Play:
Please send me information on accessing these materials. Several of my Environmental Science students are also very interested in theater and I think this would be a perfect match.

J. Creneti, Environmental Technology Instructor
Academy of Marine Science and Environmental Technology Lakewood HS

Good afternoon Walden:
I teach Science and Drama at a private Christian School outside Nashville Tn. I am interested in reading your play “Walden” for consideration for next year. I am looking for a good production that will cause thinking, and hopefully action in this community.

J. Walsh, Science/Drama
Mt Juliet Christian Academy Mt. Juliet, TN

Hello,
I was reading about this project in Audubon magazine. Can you please send us a copy of the Walden Play and lesson plan?

C. Lipnick, Grades 8 & 12
Heritage Christian School Lakeside CA 92040

Hello,
I am planning a unit on Walden Pond and would love this information. Thank you!

Jeri e, Grade 12 Teacher
Dr. Franklin Perkins School Lancaster, MA

Greetings from the North!
I would like to recieve this script to use next year for Earth day.

S. Savoia
Caledonia Centennial Public School Caledonia, Ontario, CANADA

Hello,
I am interested in performing WALDEN: The Ballad of Thoreau at my school. Please send me a password so I can download the materials. Thank you!

Jane Boire, Grade 8 Science Colegio Granadino

Good day,
I am a Media Coordinator at Brogden Primary School in Dudley, NC. I am interested in reading /performing this play for my students as a way to encourage the younger grades to think about Earth Day as well as introduce the play genre.

Thank You,
J. Stoner, MLS, Media Coordinator Brogden Primary School