Date: Mon, 2 May 2005 10:37:51 -0600 (CST)
From: Marie Buga <mbuga-AT-rpl.regina.sk.ca>
To: Nancy Sander <e.sander-AT-csuohio.edu>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Rats, rats, rats...
Cc: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org


the people of Hamlin are punished for their greed and going back on their
promise. What greater punishment than losing their children? Take that
away and the story deflates. There have been many plays, poems and stories
that draw on the ending - speculation as to where, in fact, the children
were taken. Why take any of that away from to-day's children?

On Sun, 1 May 2005, Nancy Sander wrote:

> Speaking of mice, how about a fun question on rats.  Next year I am
> doing a solo show, "The Pied Piper of Hamlin."  Question:  In this day
> and age, should I keep the ending?  I really want to stay true to the
> authentic version, but the parents of preschoolers are so-o-o freaky
> lately.  How can I soften the ending, if I keep the original?  Nancy
>
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