New Scripts!
These scripts are in various stages of pre-publication, and I may be able to send you a free perusal or license them directly to you! Read more about each script or contact me at tracywellsplaywright@gmail.com for more information!
At the Stroke of Midnight
Time: Approximately 45-60 minutes
Cast: 1+ M, 8+ F, 5-10+ any
We all know the classic tale of Cinderella... wicked stepmother, annoying stepsisters, a fairy godmother, glass slippers, a prince... Charming, isn’t it? But what if this time it wasn’t the same old Cinderella story? What if your audience could help the Fairy Godmother make choices that would change Cinderella's happily ever after, and everything leading up to it? In this Choose Your Own Adventure retelling of Cinderella, your audience will have a magical time choosing everything from the Stepsister's talents, to her animal helpers, to Cinderella's outfit for the ball, to the kind of dances at the ball, and even the way the Prince tries to stop Cinderella from getting away. But like all fairy magic, when the clock strikes midnight, everything goes back to the way it was before. And in the end, the Fairy Godmother luckily has a little magic left in her wand, allowing the audience to help Cinderella decide if her happily ever after includes marrying the prince, or something a little more unexpected.
Fast Food 2: Late Night Cravings
Time: 45 minutes but may be cut to any length
Cast: 6-30+ flexible
It’s late night at MacBurger’s and when the sun goes down, there’s no telling what wackiness is in store for the employees and customers of everyone’s favorite fast food joint. And with the drive thru officially open, you know it’s gonna be fun! From an overly tired Zombie to a prank loving driver, to an exhausted insomniac to a vampire who likes his burgers extremely rare, the customers at MacBurger’s know how to keep the employees on their toes. And with Fast Food Favorites like Pat, Patty, and Captain Cluck returning to the restaurant, you can easily pair this show with the first installment for a night of comedy that will satisfy even the pickiest customer!
Storybook Court: Slime and Punishment
Time: Approximately 40 minutes
Cast: 1+ M, 9-10+ F, 12-15+ any (20-40+ total)
The Frog Prince is on trial and it's up to your audience to determine if he's guilty or innocent! In this madcap courtroom comedy, Froggie and his lawyer, B.B. Wolf, go head to head with the spoiled Princess Emmaline and her lawyer, R.R. Hood live on The Storybook Court (cue the theme music!) to determine if Froggie is guilty of stealing Emmaline's golden ball, or if it was all a big misunderstanding. With plenty of well known fairytale characters as witnesses and members of the jury, it’s anyone’s guess as to how this trial will end up. But when one of the jurors runs out of the courtroom unexpectantly, the audience must step in and vote to determine Froggie’s fate! Includes two different endings for each possible outcome.
***Note that this play has been acquired for publication by Pioneer Drama Service. You can still contact me for perusals until it is available in their catalog, sometime in the coming months.***
A Christmas Carol (full length)
Time: Approximately 75-90 minutes
Cast: 4-10+M, 7-17+ F, 7+ any
***This brand new full length version adds flexible Storytellers that can be Townspeople or smaller characters that need more stage time. It also increases the size of several notable female characters***
Ebenezer Scrooge is a miser…just ask his faithful employee Bob Cratchit. So it’s no surprise that when Scrooge goes home on Christmas Eve, he expects a night like any other: a solitary evening complete with a meager meal and turning in early to bed. But when he is awakened by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley and told that he must change his ways to avoid a terrible fate, Scrooge is whisked away on a journey through his life that he never expected. This faithful adaptation adds flexible Storytellers to help round out the story and increases the size of several female roles, while preserving all of the memorable characters and moments from Dickens’ beloved tale and all of the Christmas magic you expect.
***Note that this play has been acquired for publication by Uproar Theatrics. You can still contact me for perusals until it is available in their catalog, sometime in the coming months. Note that there is also a 35-40 min one act version already available at Uproar Theatrics***
The Worst Part Time Jobs in History
Time: Available as a 75 min full length or 35 min one act.
Cast: 3 F, 3M, 5-41+ any
Do you hate your part time job? Does the smell of fry oil send you into a blinding rage? Would you be thrilled to never see another shopping cart for the rest of your life? Then let the smart and funny career counselors from Careers R Us help you find a new career…from various time periods throughout history! Are you detail oriented? Then perhaps the ancient Roman job of armpit plucker is for you! Do you appreciate punctuality? Then perhaps being a human alarm clock is more your speed? Or if you’re interested crime and punishment, then try your hand at being a whipping boy. And if the food and beverage industry appeals to you, then join the 1900s Poison Squad!
Part history, part head scratcher, and all hilarity, this wild romp through some of history’s worst occupations will leave your audiences applying for more!
***Note that this play has been acquired for publication by Stage Partners. You can still contact me for perusals until it is available in their catalog, sometime in the coming months.***
The Match Girl
Time: 30-40 minutes
Cast: 3F, 2M, 10+ any gender
In the fading hours of a cold and snowy New Year’s Eve, Annika, a poor match girl, is desperately trying to sell enough matches to bring home money and avoid punishment from her ill tempered father. But with none of the matches sold and darkness closing in around her, Annika finds herself striking the matches to keep herself warm…and in doing so illuminates the wishes buried deep in her heart, which come to life before her very eyes. This magical tale is filled with warmth and beauty while also shedding much needed light on the invisibility of the poorest of those among us.
***Note that this play has been acquired for publication by Stage Partners. You can still contact me for perusals until it is available in their catalog, sometime in the coming months.***
Queen of Hearts
Time: Approximately 105-110 minutes
Cast: 3-4 F, 2-3 M, 25+ flexible
Wonderland meets Wicked!
A young woman. A white rabbit. And a journey to a strange new land. You may think you know Wonderland, but this rabbit hole holds many surprises, and this time they aren’t for Alice!
Cordelia isn’t interested in love—not when there is so much to learn about the world around her! So when a mysterious rabbit appears just as her latest suitor gets down on one knee, Cordelia is all too happy to follow—wherever the rabbit may lead. But even Cordelia can’t imagine what she’ll find when she arrives in Wonderland-a colorful cat with an enormous smile, a bubble blowing caterpillar full of riddles, and a pair of would-be royals who whisk Cordelia into a world of bright colors, fantastic creatures, and excitement like she’s never known. But a chance encounter with a charming hat maker will change the course of Cordelia’s life…and her feelings about love. And when the King of Hearts announces a grand prize to whomever can behead the dreaded Jabberwock, Cordelia and her new friend use the magic around them to save Wonderland…and the Jabberwock’s head. But if Cordelia accepts her prize, and becomes the Queen of Hearts, will she lose the heart she gave to her one true love? And when a girl named Alice shows up in Wonderland, will Cordelia—and everyone around her—lose their heads?
***Note that this play has been acquired for publication by Dramatic Publishing. You can still contact me for perusals until it is available in their catalog, sometime in the coming months.***