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Full-Length Play, Comedy / 4w, 1m
By John GloreBased on the book by Abby Hanlon
In this delightful short play for kids based on the children’s book by Abby Hanlon, six-year-old dynamo Dory uses her knack for mischief and out-sized imagination to conjure up a whole cast of imaginary friends (and enemies) in an effort to win what she most desires as the youngest child: her family’s attention!
Recommended Show – The Helen Hayes Awards
Dory is a six-year-old dynamo with a knack for mischief and an out-sized imagination. What she wants more than anything is to be a playmate to her older brother and sister, but they don’t want anything to do with her. So instead, she conjures up a whole cast of imaginary friends and enemies, including her best pal Mary, her arch-enemy Mrs. Gobble Gracker and a fairy godmother named Mr. Nuggy.
Dory Fantasmagory premiered in Chicago, Illinois with the Young People’s Theatre on 6 May 2023. Directed by Randy White, the production featured Teagan Earley, Tamsen Glaser, Maya Lou Hlava, Jin Park and Alex Benito Rodriguez with understudies Harry Belden, Caitlyn Porayko and Jackie Smook.
DORY – A six-year-old girlMARY – A six-year-old girl monsterVIOLET – Dory’s older sisterLUKE – Dory’s older brotherMRS. GOBBLE GRACKER – A baby-stealerMR. NUGGY – A fairy godmotherMOTHER – A mother (of the long-suffering variety)
For a cast of five actors, the actor plays LUKE doubles as MR. NUGGY, and the actor playing MRS. GOBBLE GRACKER doubles as MOTHER.
Dory’s bedroom and the living room of her house. Present day.
“Sheer family delight!” – Chicago Reader
“Enchanting... for all generations! This charming play features uproarious comedy, dynamic characters, and innovative visuals, creating a delightfully interactive theatrical experience.” – DC Theater Arts
“Tyler said she liked the play and didn’t dislike anything. Her favorite part was the end because it was fun with a lot of energy. Her favorite character was Mary because Tyler thought she was funny. She was laughing out loud at ‘poop deck.’” – student Tyler Baldocchi of Vernon Hills, as described in Around the Town Chicago
“Sheer family delight!... A cunning and delightful hour-long exploration of family dynamics and the power of imagination... Judging from the happy reactions of the kids in the audience, [this show] hits just the right spots for youngsters.” – Chicago Reader
“A fun show for kids! The kids in the audience that were familiar with the books said that the story is very well followed, but if you are unfamiliar with the character, it will not hinder the beauty of this story or the production... Go watch the little rascal with the big imagination and lots of curiosity!” – Around the Town Chicago
Dory Fantasmagory – “Dory’s Theme Song”
1. “Dory’s Theme Song” – Dory and Company
John Glore is an award-winning playwright whose work for young audiences includes Wind of a Thousand Tales, Folktales Too, Rhubarb Jam, The Day After Evermore and adaptations of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, The Night Fair ...
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