NEW AND NEWS:
May
2009
The Magic FIshbone - Adapted from the short story by Charles Dickens.
Uses a cast of 24 (11f, 1m, 12 m or f). In this tale of problem-solving
and self-reliance, Alicia receives a magic fishbone with the power
to grant wishes. But she has to figure out exactly what to wish for!
This very British cast of characters, from the uppity to the Cockney,
mixes wonderment with irony and silliness. Fun for performers
of all ages and abilities. Students will be immersed in Victorian
times as they bring to life colorful characters from all walks of
London life. Cucumber sandwiches, anyone?
Unit Victorian set of a nursery
and one scene needing a fish wagon. One hour. To be produced
by Lakeshore Players Summer Youth Project July 2009. Find it
on the Youth Plays page.
WINNER 2008 ANNA ZORNIO MEMORIAL PLAY
WRITING CONTEST: The FISHERMAN AND HIS WIFE. It utilizes a cast
of 3 (2m, 1f) and has few set needs (ideal for touring).
Find them on the YOUTH PLAYS page. 50 minutes.
THE
BREAD, THE BRACELET AND THE DOVE. Flexible cast of 18;
extras possible. Created especially for middle school performers.
An Italian folktale centering around food and family. 40 minutes.
THE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS - To be published by Pioneer
Drama, Spring 2009
SCHEME SPACE - Cast of 7; uses all teen performers;
30 minutes; easy production values; subject is cyber-bullying
THE
CHANUKAH-CHRISTMAS PACT: One-act showing the beginnings of the
"Not in our Town" Movement. Flexible cast of 7-11 performers.
35 minutes.
THE HANGING OF THE GREENS: Holiday play about
the Celtic (and German legend) of the "Winter Witch" who must count
every pine needle in every wreath and swag hung around a home.
If you don't "hang the greens up" - you are in danger of being snatched
by the witch! Cast of 20. One hour.
SPRING 2009
PRODUCTIONS:
A Midsummer Night's Dream Adaptation (Published w/ Playscripts)
Saint
James Academy, Solano Beach, CA May 2009
By Candlelight (published
w/ Playscripts)
Olney H.S., Olney, TX April 2009
Casting
Juliet (Published w/ Eldridge)
East Beauregard H.S., Deridder, LA
May 2009
Commedia Delight (Published w/ Eldridge)
West Lawrence
H.S., Lawrence, KS April 2009
Little Red: Life in
the Hood (Published w/ Eldridge)
Arnold Middle School, Cypress, TX
May 2009
Elkin MIddle School, Elkin, NC April 2009
Roy Marsh
School, Shawnee, KS April 2009
Next Actor, Please (Published
w/ Heuer)
Canyon Creek Christian Academy, Richardson, TX April
2009
Centennial Middle School, Broken Arrow, OK April 2009
Tom
Browne Middle School, Corpus Christi, TX May 2009
Play
the Hand That's Dealt (Published w/ Playscripts)
Dramaworks,
Quincy, CA May 2009
Rescuing Dreamwood (Published w/ Eldridge)
Chelsea
Middle School, Chelsea, AL April 2009
Romeo and Beatrice
and Toto, Too (Published w/ Heuer)
Chatham Blue Devil Players,
Eastham, MA May 2009
Twelve Dancing Princesses (Published
w/ Heuer)
Sierra Madre School, Pasadena, CA 2009
Open Classroom
Charter School, Salt Lake City, UT May 2009
