The Dreamers (play) facts for kids
The Dreamers is a play written by Jack Davis. It is set in Western Australia. Jack Davis created this play to help people understand and improve the lives of Aboriginal people.
Meet the Characters
The play features several important characters:
- Worru: An old Aboriginal man.
- Dolly: Worru's niece.
- Meena: Dolly's 14-year-old daughter.
- Shane: Dolly's 12-year-old son.
- Roy: Dolly's husband.
- Eli: A family cousin.
- Peter: Dolly's 18-year-old son.
- Darren: A boy around 12 years old.
What the Play is About
This play tells the story of the Wallitch family, who are Aboriginal people. It shows their daily lives and experiences. The story happens over six months inside the family's home.
The play often feels a bit sad and thoughtful. It looks back at a time when Aboriginal people lived closely with their land. It shows a longing for a past where they were in harmony with their world.
First Performances
The Dreamers was first performed on February 2, 1982. The Swan River Stage Company put on the show. It took place at the Dolphin Theatre in Perth.
Even though it was first shown in 1982, the play still feels current today. Its messages are easy to understand in our modern world. Many theatre groups continue to perform it, especially those focused on Indigenous stories.
