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    Tagger: Graffiti Was His Life -- and Soul (Theatre/Screenplay Version)
    Tagger: Graffiti Was His Life -- and Soul (Theatre/Screenplay Version)
    Tagger: Graffiti Was His Life -- and Soul (Theatre/Screenplay Version)
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    Tagger: Graffiti Was His Life -- and Soul (Theatre/Screenplay Version)

    By Mary A. Monroe

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    "I love using Reader's Theatre in my classroom," . . . "When will they make a movie out of your books?" . . . "I love performing arts!" Comments such as these from loyal fans and teachers motivated Mary A. Monroe to write a Theatre/Screenplay version of her popular teen novel, Tagger. Now Luis and his friends, including The Beast, Grill, Loco, Catfish, The Princess and more, come to life in this easy-to-read and easy-to-act-out version of the original novel.
    Tagger is the story of Freshman Luis Arteaga, 14, who can't stay awake in class at Sunrise High School because he's up most nights until early morning working on graffiti drawings for his Black Book.
    Once Luis teams up with a crew called Skillz, headed by The Beast and Grill, his life gets more and more out of control until he's forced to move to his dad's home in a small midwestern river town called Cave-in-Rock, rich in mystery and heritage. Luis feels he is being called to the cave to do something -- but what? This is Luis' fascinating play, inspired by true events.
    Now theatre students in middle and high schools can share this exciting story with viewers across America. As well, since Cave-in-Rock has been the unforgettable setting for major motion pictures in the past such as "How the West Was Won," isn't it time for a new hit teen motion picture -- Tagger -- to premiere in film?
    The undeniable answer is "Yes!"
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateApr 14, 2014
    ISBN9781491873496
    Tagger: Graffiti Was His Life -- and Soul (Theatre/Screenplay Version)
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    Mary A. Monroe

    “Teens love this book,” ... “I was pleasantly surprised to see the book fly through the classroom,” -- these are just a few of the many comments teachers have said about Mary A. Monroe’s trilogy of novels for middle and high school students. Her titles include Miracle at Monty Middle School (also available in Spanish as Milagro en la Escuela Monty), Krazy White Girl, Tagger, and now, by popular demand from readers' comments such as, "When will your books be made into movies?" the Theatre/Screenplay version of Tagger! Tagger is inspired by the true story of one of Monroe’s former students whose story just had to be told; he had been hopelessly addicted to graffiti art at age 14, staying out on the streets until early morning. Graffiti was his life, until it jeopardized everything he wanted, including his high school diploma. Recently named Teacher of the Year for Palm Beach County, Florida, Mary Monroe writes about topics that happen in real life to her students – family problems, addictions, abuse – as well as things that are important to young adults – setting and reaching dreams and goals, making friends, having that first crush – and just keeping it real. Ms. Monroe also appeals to teachers by having complete unit questions, activities and reading counts quizzes available free on her website. She is a former freelance writer and advertising copywriter, who currently teaches English at a public high school in South Florida, where she resides with her husband and three children. She is a National Board Certified teacher and has a Masters in Education, Reading. Her goal is to entertain and inspire her readers to get hooked on reading! For more information on ordering her books, and free teacher study guides, visit her web site at www.marymonroebooks.com

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      Tagger - Mary A. Monroe

      2014 Mary A. Monroe. All rights reserved.

      Theatre/Screenplay version by Mary A. Monroe

      Based on the novel Tagger, written by Mary A. Monroe

      Graffiti photo by Sarah Lynn Monroe

      Photo images from Otto. A. Rothert, The Outlaws of Cave-in-Rock (reprint, Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1996).

      Although inspired by true events, this theatre/screenplay version is a work of fiction. Places, events and situations in this story are purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is coincidental.

      No portion may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means without the written permission of the author; however, permission granted to educators for school use with students. (Educators, please just drop the author an email letting her know the name of your school, especially if you’re performing it as real theatre. She will make every effort to visit your performance. Email mmonroefl4@aol.com)

      Published by AuthorHouse  04/10/2014

      ISBN: 978-1-4918-6969-7 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4918-7349-6 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2014905131

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models,

      and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      CONTENTS

      ACT I

      SCENE I

      SCENE II

      SCENE III

      SCENE IV

      ACT II

      SCENE I

      SCENE II

      SCENE III

      SCENE IV

      ACT III

      SCENE I

      SCENE II

      SCENE III

      ACT IV

      SCENE I

      SCENE II

      SCENE III

      SCENE IV

      SCENE V

      ACT V

      SCENE I

      SCENE II

      SCENE III

      SCENE IV

      SCENE V CONCLUSION

      THE PURPOSE OF THIS NARRATIVE

      EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

      GLOSSARY

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      This Reader’s Theatre/Screenplay Version

      Of Tagger is dedicated to Language Arts, Theatre and Reading Teachers, who are often unappreciated for their tremendous impact on lives. Enjoy!

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      CAST OF CHARACTERS

      Act I, Scene I

      Speaking parts:

      Markus: Luis’ friend from 8th grade

      Luis: Known as Tagger and Tiny

      Mr. Martin: Luis’ 8th grade teacher

      The Beast: Leader of graffiti crew Skillz

      M.C.: Skillz member

      Grill: Skillz member

      Loco: Skillz member

      Act I, Scene II

      Speaking parts:

      Luis

      Marisol: Luis’ friend

      The Beast

      Grill

      Non-speaking parts:

      Loco

      M.C.

      Act I, Scene III

      Speaking Parts:

      Mom: Luis’ mom

      Luis

      Juan: Luis’ brother

      Non-Speaking Part:

      Maritza: Luis’ sister

      Act I, Scene IV

      Speaking Parts:

      The Beast

      Grill

      Luis

      Non-Speaking Parts:

      M.C.

      Grill

      Loco

      ACT I

      SCENE I

      A classroom in a typical South Florida High School. White board that reads, Saturday School, Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin is sitting at his desk, reading. There are five boys at desks, including Markus, The Beast, Loco, Grill, and M.C.

      Luis (Tagger) walks in, looking confused, as this is the first time he’s been to Saturday School. He’s been assigned 8 weeks due to getting caught doing graffiti at Sunrise High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

      Markus: Luis, what the heck are you doing here?

      Luis: I got two months of Saturday School from my principal.

      Markus: What was your crime, Bro?

      Luis: Just some Graffiti, man. People don’t appreciate!

      (Mr. Martin, Luis’ 8th grade teacher from Monty Middle School’s Drop Out Prevention Class approaches Luis.)

      Mr. Martin: Well, well, we got ourselves a real reunion here. Luis, how is Sunrise High School treating you?

      (Luis swings his huge backpack on a desk and answers Mr. Martin.)

      Luis: Not so good, Mr. Martin. You see, my school’s principal doesn’t appreciate my artistic talents as a graffiti artist.

      (Mr. Martin laughs.)

      Mr. Martin: I see. How else have you been? Are you doing well in school?

      (Luis avoids Mr. Martin’s eyes because he’s actually failing most of his classes.)

      Luis (in slang): Al’right.

      (A Hispanic boy, The Beast, with a tough looking bravado about himself approaches Markus.)

      The Beast: Yo, who’s this chump?

      Markus: Luis Arteaga, AKA Tiny on account of him being so tiny and wearing that big backpack all the time.

      (The Beast laughs in a big confident way. The Beast is actually about the same size as Luis.)

      The Beast (looking over Luis): Yeah, Tiny. I can see that. Me, they call me The Beast. So, do you tag

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