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Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies, Oh My!
Comedy | Cast: 5 to 18m., 7 to 33w. | Flexible set | Run time: 90 min. | Code: V46000
What would happen if the stuff of legends appeared in our contemporary society? And are
you so sure they don’t? In these scenes, vampires, werewolves and zombies (along with
elves, fairies and mermaids) are right at home in the school hallways, on the beach, in the
house in the suburbs and at the football game, and they show that angst is universal—and
timeless. By Jon Jory.
Wiley and the Hairy Man
Comedy/Drama | Cast: 3m., 1w., 4 either gender, chorus of 4 to 12.
Area staging | Run time: 60 min. | Code: WG6000
Set deep in the Tombigbee swamp, this classic tale of a very young boy with
a very big fear is brought to new and vibrant life in this musical version. The story centers ALT. VERSION
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around a fatherless young boy, his conjure-woman mother, his faithful dog and the Hairy
Man who haunts Wiley’s days and dreams. Wiley sets forth alone to face his fears and to
conquer his own lack of self-confidence. Book by Suzan Zeder. Music by Harry Pickens.
Lyrics by Suzan Zeder and Harry Pickens.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Comedy | Cast: 13 children or adults. | Bare stage with props | Run time: 120 min.
Code: W37000
Winnie-the-Pooh would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping
frequently to eat “a little something.” His intentions are always the best, but his passion for
honey keeps getting him into trouble. When Kanga starts bathing Piglet (with soap!) and
forcing down spoonfuls of Strengthening Medicine, Pooh wants to fly to the rescue, but he’s
had so many snacks he gets stuck in the door! Based on the book by A.A. Milne. Adapted
by Kristin Sergel.
Wonderland: Alice’s Rock & Roll Adventure
Comedy/Drama | Cast: 6m., 4w., expandable. | Unit set | Run time: 80 min. | Code: WH8000
Lewis Carroll’s beloved, poetic tale of self-actualization is brought to life by a cast of actors/
musicians who create an eclectic, live rock soundtrack as 7 1/2-year-old Alice searches for
her own inner musical voice. Throughout her journey, the actors surround Alice in a live
musical tapestry ranging from classic rock to punk to ska and even a little bit of Bollywood.
Book by Rachel Rockwell. Music by Michael Mahler. Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Rachel LOGO PACK
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Rockwell. Adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the
Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.
The Yellow Boat
EASY TO STAGE Drama/Tragedy | Cast: 4m., 3w. | Open stage, simple set | Run time: 75 min.
Code: Y29000
ALT. VERSION This play is based on the true story of a boy, who was born with congenital hemophilia and
AVAILABLE died at the age of 8 of AIDS-related complications. A uniquely gifted visual artist, Benjamin’s
LOGO PACK buoyant imagination transformed his physical and emotional pain into a blaze of colors and
AVAILABLE shapes in his fanciful drawings and paintings. Benjamin’s remarkable voyage continues to
touch audiences around the world. By David Saar.