LONG-FORM DRAMAS' COMPLETE LIST (back to HOME PAGE)
(I am currently working on putting together director's packages
for all long-form dramas below, along with music where applicable.)
. AFTER THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER - (comedy) director's package available
. (medium) 100 minutes; 30 actors, musical is optional (like "Shrek")
. JUST FOR FUN: 3 princesses must forgive their villains in order to move on.
. ANIMALS AT THE CHRISTMAS SCENE - (comedy) director's package available
. (easy) 30 minutes; 14+ actors
. STORY: animals learn all about the special baby born in their barn.
. ANNA, THE PHARISEE'S DAUGHTER - (drama) director's package available
. (difficult) 90 minute; 7 actors, 13 bit players, + extras
. STORY: despite her father's wishes, Anna is curious about Jesus' ministry.
. ARE YOU READY - (drama/musical option) director's package available
. (difficult) 120 minutes; 18 actors, 10+ bit players, + extras
. STORY: a visual depiction of the end times.
. BEAT STREET - (dance-drama) director's package available, NO MUSIC
. (medium) 60 minutes; 9+ speaking parts, + dancers
. STORY: reporter seeks gritty story but finds instead a message of hope.
. THE BIBLE STORY - (fun-to-do talent show) director's package available
. (easy) 45 minutes; 38+ parts + extras (choir, dancers, etc.) NO MUSIC
. STORY: kids present the main message of the entire Bible. WITH PACKAGE
. (future plants to write original music for this) YET
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. THE BIDDING - (drama) director's package available
. (medium) 90 minutes; 7 actors, 6 bit players (allegory)
. STORY: born into slavery, Kelly finally sees she can choose freedom.
. CASTLE OF ABDA - (allegorical fantasy) director's package available
. (medium) 90 minutes; 5 actors, 18+ bit parts (like "Lion, Witch & the...")
. FUN STORY: a king's children rule together, but pride gets in the way.
. CHRISTMAS GATHERING - (drama/musical) director's package available
. (medium) 90 minutes; 14 actors, + carolers (like "Everybody Loves Raymond")
. STORY: a family gathering brings out more quirks and issues than expected.
. Christmas programs director's packages available
. (easy to medium) a variety of ideas with sheet music available
. THE CHRISTMAS STORY - (vignettes in drama) director's package available
. (easy) 30 minutes; 15 actors, optional extras
. STORY: the Christmas story is acted out as a mom tells her child the story.
. DATING A SUPERHERO director's package available
. (easy-med.) 30-90+ minutes; 5-62 improv. actors, volunteers or arranged
. JUST FOR FUN: 14 different improv. game ideas with a superhero theme.
. Easter programs director's packages available
. (easy to medium) a variety of ideas with sheet music available
. THE EASTER STORY - (vignettes in drama) director's package available
. (easy) 35 minutes; 12-39 actors (W/options)
. STORY: the Easter story is acted out as a mom tells her child the story.
. EVERYTHING HOLLYWOOD - (comedy/musical) director's package available
. (medium) 80 minutes; 10 actors, + singer-dancers (spoofing old movies)
. JUST FOR FUN: star-struck Betty quickly discovers Hollywood's fickleness.
. FAIRY TALE ADAPTATIONS PAGE -(comedy/fantasy) director's packages available
. a collection of skits of varying degrees of difficulty and length
. which can be combined in order to make longer shows or workshops,
. perfect for kids and teens.
. FAIRY TALE ADVENTURES - (comedy/fantasy) director's packages available
. a collection of original scripts using familiar fairy tale characters
. which have optional bits in order to personalize for shows or workshops,
. perfect for kids and teens
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. FARLEY'S DARLINGS - (mystery/comedy) director's package available
. (medium) 60 minutes; 9 actors (like a murder mystery dinner)
. JUST FOR FUN: the Darlings are called to solve a crime at a charity function.
. THE FINAL HUMILITY - (drama/musical) director's package available
. THE FINAL HUMILITY - (for drama only) director's package available
. (difficult) 120 minutes; 4 actors, 35 bit players, + extras
. STORY: 1700s. After losing his fortune, Marcus finds spiritual "riches".
. GIFTS FROM THE TOYMAKER - (Christmas comedy/musical) package available
. (medium) 75 minutes; 18 actors (like "Toy Story")
. STORY: a puppet entices the other toys to be selfish, only to find trouble.
. GOOD FRIDAY - (vignettes in drama) director's package available
. (medium) 35 minutes; 11 actors, + extras
. STORY: as Jesus tells people parables, a modern scenario is acted out.
. LOVE COMES DOWN - (Christmas drama) director's package available
. (easy) 70 minutes; 7 actors, 33 bit players, + extras
. STORY: Jesus’ birth has King Herod feeling threatened, but God protects.
. MISS COMMUNICATIONS - (comedy/musical)
. (medium) 80 minutes; 11 actors, 4 backup singers (spoofing "The Office")
. JUST FOR FUN: as Barbara begins a new job, something suspicious is happening.
. (future plants to write original music for this)
. MY FAIR WEATHER GIRL - (comedy/musical) director's package available
. (medium) 90 minutes; 5 actors, 3 bit parts (modern twist of "My Fair Lady")
. JUST FOR FUN: Evelyn tries to lose her accent without losing her identity.
. (future plants to write original music for this)
. THE PRICE OF FREEDOM - (drama/musical option) director's package available
. (med.-diff.) 100 minutes; 4 actors, 21 bit players, + extras
. STORY: 1859. Jessica unwittingly becomes part of the underground railroad.
. A QUEEN OF COURAGE - (drama) director's package available
. (medium) 90 minutes; 20 actors, + extras
. STORY: Esther risks death approaching the king on behalf of her people.
. REALITY CHECK - (drama) director's package available
. (medium) 60 minutes; 4 actors, 19 bit players, + optional extras
. STORY: five teens, each with different issues, find a message of hope.
. RECIPE FOR DISASTER - (mystery/comedy) director's package available
. (medium) 45 minutes; 7 actors (like a murder mystery dinner)
. STORY: someone sabotages the signature soufflé dish of Chef André.
. RUNAWAY - (drama/musical option)
. (medium) 40-70 minutes; 4 actors, 11+ bit players
. STORY: in a dream, Shelly meets two alter-egos who try derailing her life.
. (future plants to write original music for this)
. SAVED BY GRACE - (drama/musical option) director's package available
. (med.-diff.) 90 minutes; 12 actors, 21+ bit players
. STORY: Before writing "Amazing Grace", John Newton struggles to earn favor.
. A SCROOGE FACES CHRISTMAS - (drama/musical) director's package available
. (medium) 60 minutes; 7 actors, 10+ bits, carolers (like "A Christmas Carol")
. STORY: a man values money over family until learning a few lessons.
. SERVICE TO THE KING - (drama) director's package available
. (medium) 90 minutes; 12+ actors, 7 bit players, plus extras
. STORY: in captivity, Daniel resolves to remain obedient to God.
. SNAPSHOTS - drama/some music & dancing) director's package available
. (medium) 40 minutes; 8 actors, 9+ bit players, + extras (choir, dancers)
. STORY: it takes many years for Audrey to turn her tragic life over to God.
. (future plants to write original music for this)
. SOUND OF SUCCESS - (musical)
. (easy-med.) 75 minutes; 4 actors, 11 bit parts + extras (choir, dancers)
. FUN STORY: women wonder what success is and why they don't have it.
. (future plants to write original music for this)
. TALENT SHOW OF GIFTS - (fun-to-do talent show) director's package available
. (easy) 50 minutes; 3 actors, many bit parts, + extras (choir, dancers)
. STORY: during a talent show rehearsal, Jamie learns how he can serve God.
. TO SEE AND HEAR - (fun-to-do talent show) director's package available
. (easy) 30 minutes (allegory); 11-23+ parts, + extras (choir, dancers)
. STORY: kids keep seeing things and struggle to believe until the end.
. THE UGLY CABINET - (fantasy/comedy) director's package available
. (easy) 45 minutes; 9 actors (like "Back to the Future")
. FUN STORY: 3 kids go back to the 50s to grow personally & learn family unity.
. THE ULTIMATE GIFT - (drama/musical option) director's package available
. (medium) 80 minutes; 4 actors, 10 bits, + extras (like "Pride & Prejudice")
. STORY: 1700s. Now gentry status, Marcus struggles to protect his family.
. THE UNREAL REALITY OF IT ALL director's package available
. (easy-med.) 90-180 min.; 18-74 actors (party, workshop or variety show)
. JUST FOR FUN: 12 different sketches spoofing reality TV shows
. WHEN WE WERE CHILDREN - (vignettes & songs) director's package available
. (easy) 45 minutes; 12 actors minimum, plus singers
. STORY: salvation story told through biblical characters reminiscing.
. WHERE CHRISTMAS IS CREATED - (drama/musical) director's package available
. (medium-difficult) 75 minutes; 8 actors, +bits, +extras ("Willy Wonka"-ish)
. STORY: a factory tour and competition contains glitches which reveal truths.
. WHO DONE IT?WHO DID IN WUBBY?-(mystery/comedy) director's package available
. (easy) 45 minutes; 5 actors, 14 bit parts
. STORY: Trish's 16th B-day party, Wubby is discovered... demolished.
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