Come Full Circle

Featuring the
Mother of Waters Puppet Theatre

A Big-Puppet Play about the Exile of the Mother of Waters (Chesapeake)

"The puppets were beautiful and the songs were fabulous." Alison Trendler, Biology Major at St. Mary's College of Maryland

Written and directed by
Tom Wisner

Produced by
St. Mary's College Environmental Studies Area

Sara Ebenreck, Coordinator
Premiered May 1, 2000, St. Mary's City, Maryland

On May 1, 2001, upwards of 30 St. Mary's students and community members presented Come Full Circle a larger-than-life puppet play about the life and passion of the Chesapeake, to a full-to-the-last-seat audience. Chestory provided some financial and much time-support. Tom Wisner directed the play and puppet-building and Sara Ebenreck's Environmental Studies program students produced it. The actual puppets will reside with Chestory, forming the nucleus of the Mother of Waters Puppet Theater.

"The play was wonderful. You should perform in schools and go on tour!" Katharina von Kellenbach, Religious Studies Professor "The play was interactive and amusing, while also informative and thought-provoking." Craig Wencis, Economics Major "What a great model. The animals and spirits of the Earth get together and confront the Power of Colonization!" Bill Williams, Biology Professor

"Come Full Circle created powerful and memorable sentiments. The sense of unity with others and with the Earth was compelling."
Laraine Glidden, Prof Of Psychology & Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

"The source of the passion for this play was Tom Wisner. But it actually starts in the low sweeping peaks of the central Appalachian Mountains and runs down into the Chesapeake Bay. ...The play reshapes how people view this world and interact with it."
Eric Fuller, Sociology-Anthropology Major and Musician

"This play is a fantastic way to teach children about environmental issues. They would love the costumes and puppets and singing along with the actors. It's a play that both adults and children can learn from."
Tim McDowell, Human Development Major

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