CAST: Flexible cast of 21
SET: Indoor classroom set
TIME: About 25 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
SET: Indoor classroom set
TIME: About 25 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
Weird things are happening in English class as the students are supposed to be studying for a quiz on The Monkey’s Paw, a classic short horror story about making wishes that tamper with fate. When the students find a rabbit’s foot, they pretend it’s the monkey’s paw and decide to make three wishes. With many hilarious arguments, they decide on their first wish and see it come true... with a twist. The same thing happens with the second wish. Sure, they wished that their substitute would be “cool,” but they didn’t mean for her to be cold and turn up the heat to sweltering in the classroom! By the time they’re at the third wish, most of the students have learned the lesson of The Monkey’s Paw — that trying to change fate can have unexpected consequences. This fast-paced, easy-to-stage comedy has enough twists to keep audiences of all ages entertained!
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $22.50 each
Director’s book: $22.50 each
Wishful Thinking
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LAMAR CONSOLIDATED ISD
ROSENBERG, TX
ROSENBERG, TX
NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPANISH FORK, UT
SPANISH FORK, UT
OLATHE USD #233
OLATHE, KS
OLATHE, KS
RUTH MIRABELLA
BUTLER, NJ
BUTLER, NJ
WILSON HIGH SCHOOL
HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA
HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA
NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOMERSET, KY
SOMERSET, KY
BELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
GOLDEN, CO
GOLDEN, CO
MEREDITH SCOTT
LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI
LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI
DOWNRIVER YOUTH PERF ARTS CNTR
TRENTON, MI
TRENTON, MI
SAN RAMON VALLEY USD
DANVILLE, CA
DANVILLE, CA
SEVEN OAKS SCHOOL DIVISION
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
WINNIPEG, MB CANADA
WATERVLIET HIGH SCHOOL
WATERVLIET, MI
WATERVLIET, MI
ALLEN ISD
ALLEN, TX
ALLEN, TX
ABBE ELLIOTT
COLLINGSWOOD, NJ
COLLINGSWOOD, NJ
URBANA MIDDLE SCHOOL
IJAMSVILLE, MD
IJAMSVILLE, MD
DEUBROOK AREA SCHOOL DIST 5-6
WHITE, SD
WHITE, SD
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