What is the plot of "Falling Girls"?
This is by far the most common question people have after seeing the play. Essentially, there isn't a plot in "Falling
Girls". Thats the best thing about the play, it can be whatever you want it to be. The overall idea of the play is to teach
children certain aspects of life including: "If you are scared, just look", Everything that gets love grows" and "If
you like each other, sometimes you will fight".
What age group is this play most geared towards?
"Falling Girls" was written for pre-kindergarten through first grade children. Although this may be true, it is a play
that people of all ages can enjoy.
Why do the main characters go by their actually names?
Moniek Merkx wanted to show that everyone can go through these aspects of life, no matter who they are. It isn't
just the characters themselves going through these issues, everyone in their daily lives deal with them.
Why did the play seem to jump from topic to topic?
"Falling Girls" isn't a play that is exactly linear. It doesn't have a specific storyline that goes from event to event.
It is more of an episodic play.
Where is the play located?
The two girls that fall from the sky are obviously from a different planet. The play itself takes place in a desert
in Africa.
Why does one of the girls draw pictures throughout the performance?
She draws the pictures to narrate the story. It seems that the two girls that fell from the sky are actually imaginary
friends of the third girl. It shows children the power of imagination.
Was their a signifance of having the costumes completely white?
Moniek Merkx chose white to show the innocence of the three girls. White signifies a "blank sheet" where the girls learn
the important aspects of life. This helps show children the importance of having certain qualities.
What is the "theatre for the very young?"
The theatre for the very young is a phenomenon that has been very popular in Europe. These plays generally involve imaginary
places that contain sophisticated content that children can learn from. "Falling Girls" is a great example of the type of
play that would be shown to very young children.
