In 2006, Sheri wrote a short script for Roll
Play, which is an interactive television series
for preschoolers. The series is endorsed by the Heart
and Stroke Foundation and is broadcast on Treehouse
TV and SRC (Société Radio-Canada).
Kids love to pretend, they love stories, and they love
getting physical. The Roll Play series combines
imaginative storytelling with physical movements designed
to encourage viewer participation. As a narrator narrates
each story, the Famous People Players use puppets to
act it out. While the puppets tell the story over their
signature black background, the Roll Play kids, against
a contrasting white background, mimic and become part
of the same story. Cutting between the two groups, the
audience sees the kids copying, responding to, and creating
their own version of the puppets’ movements and
the story. Some of Canada’s best-known authors
and songwriters have contributed to Roll Play.
Season 1, Episode 13:
Special Days With Special Friends Halloween – Story by Sheri Radford
Ming the Flamingo wants to be a cat for Halloween, so
Sue the Cat agrees to teach her. But it looks like Sue
might be in over her head when Ming proves to be a less-than-apt
pupil. A Water Play Day – Story by Robert Heidbreder
Strummer the Raccoon searches for water for a morning
swim. With a little help from Oscar, Strummer finds
enough water for a whole day of fun water play. What a Tangled Web We Weave – Story by
J.J. Johnson and Liz Haines Giga the Dinosaur
is out for a morning stroll and Bill the Spider is busily
repairing his web. Suddenly a pesky bee turns the peaceful
morning into crazy chaos. The New Year’s Eve Celebration –
Story by Frank B. Edwards Stanley the Giraffe
is invited to Turtle’s New Year Gala party and
can’t decide on a gift. In the end, Stanley’s
special gift brings the party to life.
