Somebody Catch My Homework
By Sandra Fenichel Asher. Inspired by the poetry of David L. Harrison. Optional incidental music by Ric Averill.
Product Code: SH8000
One-act Play
Comedy
Cast size: 2m., 2w., 1 either gender. Expandable to 13 roles, plus extras as desired.
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Awards: The Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award
Rights and availability
This title can be licensed and sold throughout the World.
* Please note the royalty rate listed is the minimum royalty rate per performance. The actual royalty rate will be determined upon completion of a royalty application.
Synopsis
A light-hearted, high-energy look at one eventful day in the life of fourth-grader Samantha, the new girl in town, who has lost her beloved cat, Corky. At the bus stop, Samantha meets three wacky new friends who welcome her into their class, which just happens to be studying the animal kingdom. Their search for essay topics takes them from a dinner table's chicken thighs to the pasture of a bull not pleased to see visitors. A wayward wad of bubble gum, tuba practice and a sticky baby sister later, the busy day finally peaks with the rescue of Corky. Nineteen humorous—and sometimes serious—poems by David L. Harrison are woven into the script as dialogue. Instead of bursting into song, the characters break out into poetry! Incidental music composed especially for this play is available. Highly tourable by five actors. Somebody Catch My Homework also offers creative opportunities for a larger cast and/or audience participation.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show One-act Play
- Product Code SH8000
- Minimum Cast Size 5
- Pages of Dialogue 39
- Min. Royalty Rate $50.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 45 min
- Staging Minimal staging.
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group Elementary School | Middle School | High School | TYA | Touring Group
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9781583421710
Customer Reviews
Our middle school actors had a great time playing younger characters. They loved all the comedy and energy. The director loved the well-written script and the physical style of the acting.
This is a great play for touring. We performed it with a single set and four chairs! The kids really loved the poetry outbreaks.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
Keep settings simple so you can change quickly and keep the pace of the show moving.
Media Reviews
"A lively and witty show certain to entertain kids and their parents." -News-LeaderGallery
Somebody Catch My Homework - Good Company Theatre for All Ages, Springfield, MO
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