Tom’s Dream – Of Longing, Nightmares, and Cool Guys

The plot of Gerhard Meyer’s play: in the Dream Kitchen, dreams are brewed for people—all kinds of dreams. One day, Felix, an apprentice, manages to take control of the wooden spoon. Tom, his dream client, is a poor soul: bad at math, beaten up by bullies, and plagued by heartbreak. Felix takes pity on Tom and switches the recipes. Instead of nightmare monsters, he sends a funny dream elf to Tom. But that gets him into trouble….

So much for the story—and here’s what the fifth-graders made of it: a rousing spectacle with plenty of movement on and off stage, a very dynamic choir, enthusiastic actors—all in all, a lively event! And the audience was thrilled, especially the young guests from the Cappeler kindergartens and the fourth-graders from Cappeler Elementary School.

Kudos to Mr. Sans, who prepared the choir so well; to Ms. Wilmsmeyer, who staged a wonderful art project with the classes; and to Mr. Jamin, who led the young brass players with remarkable confidence. Working quietly in the background, but nonetheless important: the accompanying band led by Mr. Wemme.