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Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  3w, 3m, 1girl(s), 6 any gender (youth)

Based on the book by Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones is having a rough day – no, scratch that, a rough week! She’s about to lose her first tooth, and everyone’s been invited to a birthday party except her. What’s an “almost six-year-old” to do? Return to Junie B.’s charming and witty world in this family-friendly comedy.

Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m, 1girl(s), 6 any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

Details

Summary

Junie B. Jones is having a rough day – no, scratch that, a rough week! First off, she is about to lose her first tooth. What will she even look like once it comes out? And what does the tooth fairy want all those teeth for anyway? Even worse, everyone in her class has been invited to her classmate Jim’s birthday party, except for her. What’s an “almost six-year-old” to do?

Adapted from the beloved children’s book series created by Barbara Park, this whimsical, charming work by Allison Gregory returns us to the wonderful world of Junie B. Jones. Filled with the series’ inimitable portrayal of the trials and tribulations of first grade, Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder is a show perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered whether they‘ll fit in, no matter their age. 

History

Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder premiered in San Antonio, Texas at the Magik Theatre on 14 May 2022. 

Actor 1 – Junie B. Jones
Actor 2 – May/Mom
Actor 3 – Grace/Miss Chris/Grandma Miller
Actor 4 – Mr. Scary/Grampa Miller/Tooth Witch 3
Actor 5 – William/Principal/Tooth Witch 2
Actor 6 – Jim/Dad
Actor 7 – Paulie Allen Puffer/Tooth Witch 1/Office Lady

The show can also be performed without doubling, with a cast of up to seventeen actors.

Actor 4 and Actor 6’s roles can also be split up as:

Actor 4 – Mr. Scary/Dad
Actor 6 – Jim/Grampa Miller/Tooth Witch 3

The show can also be performed without doubling, with a cast of up to seventeen actors.

Actor 4 and Actor 6’s roles can also be split up as:

Actor 4 – Mr. Scary/Dad
Actor 6 – Jim/Grampa Miller/Tooth Witch 3

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    Various locations including a classroom, school playground, Junie’s house. Present Day.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No Intermission
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

“Regardless of the emotional poignancy present in this play, it remains resolutely a comedy.” – Memphis Flyer

“The world-renowned children’s book star comes to life on stage the best way she knows how – with boundless energy, unbridled imagination and buckets of enthusiasm. The feisty and fun-loving character will bring laughter and smiles to audiences of all ages.” – Live From the Southside

Videos

  • Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder – Main Street Theater Houston Trailer youtube thumbnail

    Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder – Main Street Theater Houston Trailer

  • Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder – Georgia Premiere youtube thumbnail

    Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder – Georgia Premiere

  • Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder – Meet Junie B. Jones! youtube thumbnail

    Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder – Meet Junie B. Jones!

  • Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder – Columbus State University Sneak Peek youtube thumbnail

    Junie B. Jones: Toothless Wonder – Columbus State University Sneak Peek

Licensing & Materials

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

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Authors

Allison Gregory

Allison Gregory's plays have been produced and developed all over the country and include Forcing Hyacinths (Julie Harris Playwriting Award; South Coast Repertory Theatre's California Playwrights Award); Fall Off Night (Garland Award, L.A); Cliffhouse (Gregory Nomination, Bes ...

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