ON STAGE | SEASON 44 | TALES FROM THE GREAT SWAMP
Tales From the Great Swamp
November 8, 2025 at 4:00PM
To Reserve Tickets:
Contact Melanie Wallace at (973) 721-6632 or email: mwallace@growingstage.com
Produced in collaboration with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition
Playwright & Director: Stephen L. Fredericks
Puppet Design: Robert Cutler
Puppet Construction: Atticus Stevenson
Thank you to our Funders
F.M. Kirby Foundation
IECA Foundation
Merrill G. & Emita E. Hastings Foundation
PSEG Foundation
Playwright & Director: Stephen L. Fredericks
Puppet Design: Robert Cutler
Puppet Construction: Atticus Stevenson
Story Synopsis
In the heart of the Great Swamp, the hum that resonates through the woods, hinting at a deeper connection to nature, has suddenly stopped. Among the vibrant life forms that typically stir in the spring vernal pools, three seemingly insignificant creatures emerge: Mack, the Spring Peeper Frog; Dobs, an Eastern Dobson Fly; and Blu, the rare Blue Spotted Salamander.
Together, the trio embarks to seek the guidance of the four elemental guardians inspired by the Lenapé Creation Story. This transformative journey reminds us of the vital importance of environmental stewardship, and that even the smallest creatures can have an impact on our world’s future.