The Zoo Farce
Length: 30-35 minutes
Cast Size:
13-21 actors (suggested casting: 9F, 4M)
Genre:
Comedy
Sub-Genre:
Farce
Synopsis:
It is the best of times, it is the worst of times for the “biggest little zoo in New Jersey.” The good news is that it’s Public Appreciation Day, lots of entertainments are planned, and the zoo expects to receive its official accreditation. The bad news is the animals are escaping their cages and the rhinos, cheetahs, and penguins are chasing the acrobats, clowns, and food vendors. It's up t...Read More
It is the best of times, it is the worst of times for the “biggest little zoo in New Jersey.” The good news is that it’s Public Appreciation Day, lots of entertainments are planned, and the zoo expects to receive its official accreditation. The bad news is the animals are escaping their cages and the rhinos, cheetahs, and penguins are chasing the acrobats, clowns, and food vendors. It's up t...Read More
Genre | Comedy |
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Sub-genre | Farce |
Length Type | One-Act |
Theme | Absurd, Workplace |
Cast Size | 13-21 actors (suggested casting: 9F, 4M) |
Approx. Running Time | 30-35 minutes |
* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance
Script PDF: $10.00
Acting Edition Book: $10.99
Stage Manager Edition: $24.99
It is the best of times, it is the worst of times for the “biggest little zoo in New Jersey.” The good news is that it’s Public Appreciation Day, lots of entertainments are planned, and the zoo expects to receive its official accreditation. The bad news is the animals are escaping their cages and the rhinos, cheetahs, and penguins are chasing the acrobats, clowns, and food vendors. It's up to zoo CEO Prudence Matterhorn to set things right – for both animals and humans – but first she must experience a much-needed change of heart.