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Rotten Apples

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  9w, 2m, 8 any gender (youth)

A group of villains – including the Evil Queen, Wicked Stepmother, and the Big Bad Wolf – and some familiar faces with dubious morals – like Little Red Riding Hood and Pinocchio – are locked in a mansion on a dark and stormy night.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    9w, 2m, 8 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Theatre for Young Audiences, Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences
Rotten Apples

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Summary

 A group of villains – including the Evil Queen, Wicked Stepmother, and the Big Bad Wolf – and some familiar faces with dubious morals – like Little Red Riding Hood and Pinocchio – are locked in a mansion on a dark and stormy night. Their only means of escape is helping Prince Charming figure out the name of a mischievous imp who has his eyes set on a gasp-inducing treasure. As they begin to unravel the mystery before the midnight deadline, the storm knocks out the power in the mansion, and in a twist, some of the guests get knocked out, too. Will anyone be left to crack the riddle of the imp’s name and escape? Or will a parade of surprise guests only make matters worse as even more beloved characters become victims to the unknown assailant? With three endings to choose from, the mystery is yours to solve!

History

Rotten Apples premiered at Menifee Valley Middle School in Menifee, CA on November 8, 2023.

Keywords

RUMPELSTILTSKIN – Mysterious imp; has a spindle; any gender. 
HAGATHA – Candy-loving witch who loves to bake; female 
GINGERBREAD – A cookie who’s running for their life; any gender 
FROGGIE – A frog prince or princess with a few tricks up their sleeve; has a golden ball; any gender. 
RED – Tough little girl wearing a red riding hood; has a basket of tricks; female. 
QUEEN – Evil monarch and formerly the fairest in the land; has a poisoned apple; female. 
STEPMOTHER – Cinderella’s wicked taskmaster; has a sharpheeled shoe; female. PINOCCHIO – Wooden child with a tendency to lie; has strings; any gender. 
WOLF – A big, bad blowhard; has a brick; any gender. 
JACK – Beanstalk-climbing thief; has magic beans; male. 
PRINCE – The charming host; male. 
GOLDILOCKS – A little girl who just keeps showing up; female. 
CINDERELLA – Pumpkin-riding princess with a broken wheel; female. 
SNOW WHITE – Sweet princess on the run from a huntsman; female. 
FAIRY GODMOTHER – A magical being with all the answers; female. 
PEA PRINCESS – Just wants a cozy bed for the night; female. 
BRICKS, STICKS, and HAY – Three Pig Police; any gender.

Author's note: Three possible endings have been provided. You can choose only one and present the same ending each night, or you can present a different ending every performance. A third option would be to present all three endings.

Author's note: Three possible endings have been provided. You can choose only one and present the same ending each night, or you can present a different ending every performance. A third option would be to present all three endings.

  • Setting

    Interior of a dark and mysterious fairy-tale castle. Once upon a time.

  • Features Fantasy Costumes, Period Costumes
  • Duration 75 Minutes

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  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Tracy Wells

Tracy Wells has loved seeing stories come to life on stage for as long as she can remember. In high school, she was able to tread the boards herself in a few starring roles in her drama department. Alas, like her character in A Chorus Line, Kristine, she couldn’t really sing, ...

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