Cat Littleturtle and Brianna Godwin in Dreams of Flight
 | STORY |
Dreams of Flight is a new play for families exploring the miracle of flight, faith and hope through the story of a very special girl who yearns to become an astronaut. The play tells the story of Chrys, a Native American girl from North Carolina who, after losing her mother (and the use of her legs) in a deadly car accident, goes to live with her mysterious grandfather, Leonardo, in New York City. Chrys is aided in her journey facing the challenges of her new life by her patron saints (the Wright brothers), a rapping “Super Pigeon,” and the spirit of Mother Earth.
The play, part of the Dreams-of-Flight community outreach project celebrating the centennial anniversary of powered flight, incorporates original children's art and poetry. To learn more about the
project, click
here or go to the web site
(www.dreams-of-flight.com).
The play, with 11 characters, is performed by a mix of children and adults and is suitable for children ages 7 and up.
| PRODUCTION HISTORY |
Production, Wright Centennial Celebration, Kill Devil Hills, NC 2003.
Production, North Carolina Museum of Art, NC 2003
Production, Carolina Civic Center, NC 2003
Scenes web-broadcast live as part of the "North Carolina-Ohio Partners in Flight E-Field Trip to the International Space Station," 2003.
| AWARDS |
Dreams of Flight was originally commissioned by Exploration Station Children’s Museum; additional support received from North Carolina Arts Council, North Carolina Museum of Art, Robeson County Public School System, Carolina Civic Center, and First Flight Centennial Commission.
| SELECTION |
Character Description: The world’s most famous aviators, Orville and Wilbur Wright, come to Chrys’ rescue with this musical lesson in
aviation.
(Wright boys perform "Pitch, Yaw, and Roll" parody sung to tune of "Shake, Rattle, and Roll") Lyrics by June Guralnick
“Lift that nose, wow, pitch it off the ground
Lift that nose, wow, pitch it off the ground
Hey, watch out boys, we're crashing down down down!
The secret is… pitch, yaw and roll,
Pitch, yaw and roll (let's fly)
Pitch, yaw and roll
Pitch, yaw and roll (let's fly)
Kitty Hawk, look out, the Wrights have sailed 'to town.
Steer that plane, whee, yaw goes left and right
Steer that plane, whee, yaw goes left and right
Uh, oh boys, we're spinnin' on this flight!
The secret is, pitch, yaw and roll,
Pitch, yaw and roll (let's fly)
Pitch, yaw and roll
Pitch, yaw and roll (let's fly)
If birds can fly, so can Ohio guys…
(Instrumental section with boys periodically shouting "Fly, fly, fly")
Tilt those wings, whoosh, roll 'em side to side
Tilt those wings, whoosh, roll 'em side to side
Oh, no, Lord, it's like a coaster ride! (Lielenthal really lied!)
Lift that nose, wow, pitch it off the ground
Steer that plane, whee, yaw goes left and right
Tilt those wings, whoosh, roll 'em side to side
The secret is pitch, yaw and roll
Pitch, yaw and roll (let's fly)
Pitch, yaw and roll
Pitch, yaw and roll (let's fly)
Whoop de doo, we're flying in the sky!
The secret is pitch, yaw and roll!”
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PUBLIC & MEDIA RESPONSE |
"…thank you… for the wonderful performances of Dreams of Flight you presented to our family audiences this December. Your entertaining as well as inspiring dramatic production was a unique and creative addition to the Museum programs surrounding the “Defying Gravity” exhibition."
Dianna S. Phillips, North Carolina Museum of Art.
"You can take pride in a job well done and in the significant historical moment of which you were an integral part…. Thank you again for the special role you played in the First Flight Centennial… Your unique contribution truly helped make this the
"Event of the Century"…"
Kim Sawyer, First Flight Centennial Commission.
"We’re very proud to be part of this experience. This play is a very unique way of showing us a different view of flight and its history. It has been done very creatively, and incorporates a lot of what the children have done."
Angie Carter, Carolina Civic Center.
"What a beautiful play! … all of those connections that clicked and made for a memorable and insightful story… I've been humming "Pitch, Yaw n' Roll" all weekend."
Dr. Cris Crissman, Partners-in-Flight, DPI.
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PHOTOGRAPHS |
Click here to view slide show from the North Carolina Museum of Art performances.