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“That’s the Constitution! Where’d you get that? That’s a very important historical document- at least my teacher says it is- and I bet they don’t want doggy drool on it!”

“Mr. Franklin, wake up. We’re talking about history.”

“Studying history is not just about memorizing dates and names for tests. It’s about learning from the injustices of the past and righting those wrongs right now.”

MY DOG ATE THE CONSTITUTION by Stacey Lane

When My Dog Ate the Constitution premiered at the historic Victoria Theatre, 3000 elementary-school students jumped out of their seats, shouted, clapped, laughed and learned. In this age of standardized testing and crowded classrooms, educators, parents and our community are faced with the challenge of teaching our children about U.S. History and the Constitution. Even more challenging is to spark a genuine interest in our government. The fast-paced comedy, kooky characters and interactive learning games in My Dog Ate the Constitution engage audience members and performers alike. What more, the casting is so flexible and the technical elements so minimal, that My Dog Ate the Constitution can be performed by schools, theatres and touring companies of any size with any budget and any number and age of actors.

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MY DOG ATE THE CONSTITUTION - by S. Lane

Studying for a test on the U.S. Constitution will make you fall asleep! In this audience-participation adventure, a young girl does just that and is surprised to meet George Washington and Ben Franklin. Even more surprising is that her dog is now wearing a wig and claiming to be James Madison. My Dog Ate the Constitution utilizes songs, games and humor to teach students curriculum-based U.S. History... read more

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