The Lyrebird by Matt Zurbo   The Lyrebird was the King of birds. (Beautiful Lyrebirds.) It looked beautiful, and could imitate other bird’s calls. Frank was the King of Kings. He could imitate kookaburras and blue chested wrens! “Too easy!” he said. (Lyrebird Fred relaxed expression, opposite kookaburra. Kookaburra looks startled as Fred goes:) “Kook, … Continue reading Day 194: The Lyrebird

Shout, Sigh, Gasp! by Matt Zurbo   Shout, shout, let it all out. Have a thought, and idea, let it brew, let it bubble, let it be buffered by life, battered and beat, with all of the day’s strife, until you’re ready to pop, find a hill, get to the top, and SHOUT with joy, … Continue reading Day 193: Shout!

Iron Boot and Heart Ear by Matt Zurbo   (Boy walking to school.) (Boy sitting at back of school yard, maybe under a small tree, or on some rocks. Other kids playing.) Imagine if I my brain was in my foot. (Boy, holding up one big foot.) If have to tread very carefully! (Boy holding … Continue reading Day 192: Iron Boot and Ear Heart

Try Again by Matt Zurbo Yet another of the favourite story method - no dialogue!   Girl, floppy top, with skateboard. Girl being pushed around by indifferent crowd. Girl pushing off on skateboard. Bullies taunting, others pulling faces. Some shaking fists. Girl going hard on skateboard. Fewer people. Girl, launching off skate ramp. Now just … Continue reading Day 191: Try Again