Diamond Hill-Jarvis Drama Department

A mean witch dares a frilly little fairy to prove there's such a thing as happiness. So the fairy brings a scarecrow to life and promises to make him a real man if he can find happiness. It's a strange search, sometimes comical, sometimes sad. The scarecrow meets a variety of characters, each providing an insight into human relations as well as excellent roles for your actors and actresses. The scarecrow's search evokes a little smile, a little fright and perhaps a little tear. What is happiness? Philosophers have struggled with this question for centuries. But sometimes answers are found by simple people with humble aims. What could be simpler than a scarecrow? The Happy Scarecrow has been referred to as a delightful "morality play" about giving. However, just as the play's costumes and set are timeless, it can be performed in any month of the year.