Trasharella
playful, interactive eco-adventure about courage, dignity, and the power of community
​When Trasharella, the mischievous Queen of Trash, arrives to pollute the town, only a shy boy named Noodles can see Petal—the last flower in the square—because he carries kindness and dignity in his heart. Together, they must stand up to Trasharella and Knuckles the Bully, enlist the help of the kids in the audience, and uncover the truth even when the villains try to rig the votes. Filled with humor, music, and audience participation, the play celebrates teamwork and the belief that even the smallest voices can clean up a big mess.
The play explores what happens when pollution, bullying, and carelessness—embodied by the mischievous Trasharella and her sidekick Knuckles—threaten to destroy the last remaining beauty in the city. With the shy but big-hearted Noodles able to see Petal, the last magical flower in the square, the story highlights how dignity, kindness, and courage help us recognize what’s worth protecting.
When Trasharella rigs the audience’s vote and nearly lures Petal out of town, the kids must join Noodles and Petal to stand up to bullying, take responsibility for their environment, and save their park. The play resolves by showing that when communities work together, even the messiest problems can be cleaned up and beauty can bloom again.
Our Goals
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Encourage children to recognize and take pride in caring for their environment.
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Promote social and emotional learning by modeling dignity, courage, and empathy.
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Highlight how bullying can be transformed through community support and positive action.
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Teach kids to question unfairness and advocate for honesty.
