To arms for liberty: A pageant of the war for schools and societies

"To Arms for Liberty: A Pageant of the War for Schools and Societies" by Catherine T. Bryce is a play set during World War I, designed for students to perform and learn about the conflict. The play focuses on the important ideas of freedom, love for one's country, and the joining together of different countries to fight against unfair treatment, showing the feelings of the Allied nations. It uses a series of scenes acted out along with musical performances, and has characters who represent countries like Belgium, France, Britain, and America. The story starts with Belgium's sadness and then shows the powerful voices of countries joining together to fight evil. Each character shares their country's pride and dedication to freedom, with America's entry bringing a feeling of hope and strength. The show ends with a song of unity and strong determination, using inspiring music and patriotic songs that bring out the emotions of the time, highlighting the combined fight for freedom during World War I. The play is both a dramatic story of the war and a way to teach young people about shared goals and doing what's right.