This video (7:30) shares the story behind the creation of the play, “Me and Debry.”

Video Background: The half-hour, whimsical, audience-participation play about litter (or marine debris) in the Great Lakes was written by David Daniel at American Players Theatre. The play harnesses the power of storytelling to engage, educate and inspire performing artists and community members to be committed stewards of their Great Lakes watershed.

The script, character parts, play bill template, and marketing materials are available for free use here.

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