Description
Written by: Bethany J. Baldwin, www.MADsocietyInc.com
Basic Plot: Step off the roaring steam engine with McCoy, a bright-eyed dreamer from the East Coast chasing gold in the untamed American Wild West. But when he arrives in Conjunction Junction, he finds more than just a frontier town—he steps into a whirlwind of tightly held secrets, colorful characters, and a few dangerous shadows prowling near the notorious Syrup Saloon. Between the lively whirl of a square dance, the warmth of unexpected friendships, and the spark of a budding romance, McCoy begins to realize the richest treasure might not be hidden in the ground at all. Packed with sharp-tongued wit and heart, this comedy shines brighter than any gold nugget.
Genre: Comedy
Number of parts: 12-51, 12 major, 9 minor, 1-21 costumed narrators
Male, Female or Either: if you only have 12 students you will need: #4 Male , #3 Female, #5 Either. After the required 12 there are #9 Either (to pick from) plus narrators can be either
Setting/Era: American Wild West
Length of Play with all roles filled & 10 minute intermission: 50-80 minutes Optional Length Opening Skit: 8 minutes
Options to make it longer: add a choir performance before, during or after the play, add original poetry readings by students
Additional ideas: Add a student art gallery, cast & crew party, concessions https://youtu.be/QsWFINgqHxU?si=4SYkW3BVjtMnK9wO
This new approach to plays and skits will make leading a drama organization both fun and easy, as long as you make it about the kids/teens!
Visit www.MADsocietyInc.com to see a 25 page sample of this play, to get the free downloads that come with this play and learn more about Music, Art & Drama "MAD" Society.
Highlights
Description
Written by: Bethany J. Baldwin, www.MADsocietyInc.com
Basic Plot: Step off the roaring steam engine with McCoy, a bright-eyed dreamer from the East Coast chasing gold in the untamed American Wild West. But when he arrives in Conjunction Junction, he finds more than just a frontier town—he steps into a whirlwind of tightly held secrets, colorful characters, and a few dangerous shadows prowling near the notorious Syrup Saloon. Between the lively whirl of a square dance, the warmth of unexpected friendships, and the spark of a budding romance, McCoy begins to realize the richest treasure might not be hidden in the ground at all. Packed with sharp-tongued wit and heart, this comedy shines brighter than any gold nugget.
Genre: Comedy
Number of parts: 12-51, 12 major, 9 minor, 1-21 costumed narrators
Male, Female or Either: if you only have 12 students you will need: #4 Male , #3 Female, #5 Either. After the required 12 there are #9 Either (to pick from) plus narrators can be either
Setting/Era: American Wild West
Length of Play with all roles filled & 10 minute intermission: 50-80 minutes Optional Length Opening Skit: 8 minutes
Options to make it longer: add a choir performance before, during or after the play, add original poetry readings by students
Additional ideas: Add a student art gallery, cast & crew party, concessions https://youtu.be/QsWFINgqHxU?si=4SYkW3BVjtMnK9wO
This new approach to plays and skits will make leading a drama organization both fun and easy, as long as you make it about the kids/teens!
Visit www.MADsocietyInc.com to see a 25 page sample of this play, to get the free downloads that come with this play and learn more about Music, Art & Drama "MAD" Society.
