Elly and Zelle--an original play by Maxine Ford--was created for elementary school students and discusses the complexities of friendship--especially those that occur when proper communication does not happen. This story follows Elly, an elephant, and Zelle, a gazelle, who are on a mission to achieve their dreams at Savannah High School. During these pursuits, they incounter issues that test their confidence and character. Through a whirl wind of events, that include lions, tigers, and cheetahs, these friends discover the importance of listening, communicating, and believing in one another. In the end, Elly and Zelle learn that with communication, you can have a healthy friendship, and with a healthy friendship, you can achieve anything.
