We’ll do our very best for you,
As Hallowe’en is coming.
[Whistle chorus. Repeat words of chorus and go off right and left as stiff figures would.]
The Play of Pomona
Note—The ancients believed that Pomona, the goddess of fruits, attracted many lovers. She was finally won by Vertumnus, the god of the changing year. To win her, he had to take on many forms. Offerings were made to those gods in Rome at festival time.
CHARACTERS
- October—A tall girl.
- Witch—A tall girl or boy.
- Trumpeter—A small boy.
- Apples—Four girls.
- Pears—Four girls.
- Bananas—Four girls.
- Grapes—Four girls.
- Child—A small boy.
- Pomona—A young lady.
- Suitors—Any number of boys.
- Vertumnus—A young man.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS
While no special costumes are necessary, they will add to the program. The fruits especially should be made to represent what they speak of, and the Horn of Plenty may be made of pasteboard, decorated with colored fruits and flowers, or a large waste basket filled with fruits would do for this purpose. October will be pretty crowned with autumn leaves. There will be no difficulty in getting a long, black cape for the Witch, and a pointed black hat. She carries a cane and raps on the floor when ready to recite. Consult any ancient history for costumes for Pomona and her suitors.