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Autumn greetings theater goers. I, Edgar, have been given the honor of interviewing Oinkers, the author, director and star of his newest play "The Headless Horseman". I met with oinkers the day after Halloween in the front room of the house where his masterpiece was performed. My excitement was evident, and as I began to ask questions it was evident that my enthusiasm was matched by the creator of this play.
Edgar:Oinkers, this is the second play that you have written, directed and stared in, isn't it? Oinkers:Yes, and I must say I am very proud of how well it turned out, though my best friend Bubbles helped me write some of the script. E:Did you fin that Bubbles's influence changed the direction the play was taking? O:Yes. I originally had a lot more lines for he Headless Horseman, but Bubbles thought that the play was too long that way. |
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E:Could you give me a plot summery for anyone reading this who hasn't seen it? O:Sure. The Headless Horseman is an innocent Piggy whose head was stolen one Halloween and used as a pumpkin. Well, Nell and her friend Icabod Crane run into the headless horseman and then decide to help him. Once they do it turns out he is a nice and polite piggy. E:On your last production there was a question of unhappiness with the cast. Was this a reoccurring theme? O:Of course not! There was no problem last time, so of course there was no problem this time! Why would there be? They were all just grateful to be in my play! |
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E:Sorry, no offense. What did you wait so long after your first play to do a second? O:Well, it is a lot of work to make a play, and then to direct it, produce it and star in it - it's very time consuming. I tried to make one in time for the Fourth of July, if you'll recall, but the time just wasn't there. E:Right. Do you have any plans for your next play? O:Not right now, I usually just let inspiration come to me naturally. E:I think that is all the time we have. Thank you for letting mr interview you. I'm sorry if I upsett you earlier. O:Upset me? Nonsense, I just got a little riled. I'd better go get to work on my website. |
Booy T. Bear:Well, I had a lot more lines this time. Frankly I think that Icabod and Nell are really the stars, but Oinkers says that since the play title is after his character that it makes him the star.
Annie:I play Nell, and I think that I and Booy (Icabod Crane) should have been the headliners - we had the most lines. I'm glad Bubbles helped Oinkers write the script this time, because I got to be that smart one.
Pigelty-Wigelty:I had fun, though my secretarial talents were totally wasted as OInkers didn't want my help with the script!
Bully:It was great! I had so much fun - and the costumes that cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White made were fantastic! I'm glad I came to live here!
Batty:I was hoping Oinkers would put a scary bat in the play, but I was happy playing the congregation member.
Spotty:It was a lot of hard work.
A special thanks needs to go out to all whose help made this production possible:
Apple Blossom White - Costumes
Buster Thomas - sets and lighting
Cherry Pink - Costumes
Clarance John - sets and lighting
Cluckers & Clyde - pre-show entertainment
Rainbow - sets
Tearful Teddy - Gofer
