Repertoire 25–26 · Historical drama
Bambino Mio: Bright Little Flame
Peace begins with how adults treat children.
| Cast | 3 performers |
|---|---|
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Staging | Flexible |
| Genre | Historical drama |
| Rights | Upstage Left Press |
3 performers
Synopsis
On her seventieth birthday in wartime India, Maria Montessori, held under British restrictions as an enemy alien, works with her young assistant Githa on the story of her life — education, motherhood, freedom, empire, and the radical idea that peace begins with how adults treat children.
Staging & Technical
Set on the Theosophical Society grounds in Adyar, Chennai; can be suggested with a small table, seating, and a few domestic objects. Sound design includes ambient India, Victrola music, and wartime radio.
Licensing & Formats
| Full production licence | Universities · community theatres · independent producers | Request |
| Staged reading / festivalPopular | Festivals · workshops · development series | Request |
| Classroom & excerpt use | Scene packets · monologues · study guides | Educators |
| Perusal / review copy | Directors and literary managers | Request |
Characters
The company behind Bambino Mio: Bright Little Flame
NarratorProvides context and connective material.
Maria MontessoriAge 70. Revolutionary physician and educator.
GithaAge 30. Montessori's assistant, native of Tamil Nadu.