RICHARD GREMEL

Full-Length Comedy
Play Duration: 90 mins
Cast Needs: 23-38 total w/Doubling Possible
13-18 Females, 8 Males, 2-12 Either

Some Past Productions include:
Farmington homeschool drama- aztec, NM
Hilbert Public Schools- Hilbert, WI
Argyle High School Drama Club- Argyle, WI
Theater Works- Peoria, AZ
Bettendorf Community School District- Bettendorf, IA
Central Middle School- Eden Prairie, MN
Strafford School- Strafford, NH
Mayfield Woods Middle School- Columbia, MD
Sacajawea Junior High School- Lewiston, ID
Parkview High School- Lilburn, GA
Mill Creek High School- Hoschton, GA
Tonicism Productions- Bakersfield, CA
Way Out West Theatre-Sidney, NE
Heritage Christian Schools- New Berlin WI
Great Bend High- Great Bend, KS
St. Augustine's College-Brookvale, NSW
Martha Brown Middle School- Fairport, NY
Robert Semple PTG- Benicia, CA
Heritage Academy- Laveen, AZ
Actors Youth Theatre- Gilbert, AZ
HCA of So. Md. Inc.- California, MD
Gregory School- Gregory, SD
West Holt Public Schools- Atkinson, NE
​Denman Island Community School, Denman Island, BC
​HMS High School-Hartley, IA
Lanier High School-Sugar Hill, GA
Parker School- Kamuela, HI
Huntington Local School-Chillicothe, OH
​PHS Theatrical Society-Pardeeville, WI
Milford 2nd Street Players-Milford, DE
Valley High School- Orderville, UT
Ridgeview High School- Redmond, OR
First Baptist Academy-Universal City, TX
Fairbault High School-Fairbault, MN
Discovery Canyon Campus- Colorado Springs, CO
Crockett High School-Austin, TX-
Eagle Ridge Middle School-Savage, MN
Batesville High School- Batesville, IN
​Curtain Call, Inc. Children's Theatre- Kokomo, IN
Los Altos High School- San Jose, CA
TCBS Drama-Darlington, SC
GRMS Drama Club- Gardi​ner, ME
​International Christian School-Shek Mun, Hong Kong
Pershing Elementary School-Orangevale, CA
C.H.E.T.-Nashville, TN
Washington Academy of Arts and Technology- Spokane, WA
Wilson Middle School-Glendale, CA
​Empire High School-Tucson, AZ

Robin Hood and His Merry Men

Prince John has decreed that the citizens of Nottingham pay weekly taxes or face the penalty of death. His decrees are enforced by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The citizens think that all hope is lost until they hear word of a noble hero, Robin Hood of Locksley. Robin Hood, with the help of his merry men (which are mostly girls) rob from the rich, give to the poor, and save the fair Maid Marian. This comic retelling of the story includes thumb wars, missed cues, and a slow motion fight.

"Hilarious play! Well written and easy to cast! The students loved the witty barbs and different take on the story." -GRMS Drama Club

This play is available through Heuer Publishing or Brooklyn Publishing.

*This is Richard Gremel's most popular play and has been performed over 150 times.

Upcoming Productions:
Palace Cultural Arts Association- Marion, OH
Circle Christian School- Winter Park, FL
Sammamish High School- Bellevue, WA

Pictured Above:  World Premiere Performance at
​Empire High School-Tucson, AZ-October 2012

One-Act Children's Comedy
Play Duration: 45 minutes
Cast Needs:  6-12 total w/doubling possible
​3-6 Females, 3-6 Males

Past Productions:  
Mid-Michigan Family Theatre- Haslett, MI
Area Community Theatre and Theatre Classes- Tomah, WI
Brave Community Theatre Company of Spring Valley,- Spring Valley, MN
Brady Public School- Brady, NE
Rocky Point Pocket Theatre- Rocky Point, NY
Union City School- Union City, TN
Sunshine Bible Academy-Miller, SD
Caddo School-Caddo, OK
Andover High School-Andover KS
​Alberton School- Alberton, MT
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy-Bryn Mawr, PA
Timberview Middle School-Colorado Springs, CO
​Eudora High School- Eudora, KS
Central Middle School-Eden Prairie, MN
Glendale Unified School District- Glendale, CA
Cono Christian School-Walker, IA
Exeter-Milligan School-Exeter, NE
​Marion Civic Theatre-Marion, IN
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts-Tacoma, WA
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The True Stories of the
So-Called Big Bad Wolves

Little Red Riding Hood, The Boy who Cried Wolf, and the Three Little Pigs had it wrong when they accused the wolves of being bad. And now the wolves have gone on strike until they can tell their side of the story. See these classic tales retold in a new and comical way.

*Empire High School performed this play to win the
2014-2015 AIA Theatre State One-Act Championship

This play is available through Heuer Publishing and Brooklyn Publishing
Upcoming Productions:
If you are interested in producing this play, please contact me or visit the publishers websites listed above.

Full-Length Comedy/Farce
Play Duration: 90 mins.
Cast Needs:  24-42 total w/Doubling 
12-20 Females,8-12 Males, 4-10 Either

Past Productions:
Hartford Stage Education- Hartford, CT
Robert Frost Middle School- Deer Park, NY
Mr- hindhead, UK
West Holt Public Schools- Atkinson, NE
WHS Drama-Waterloo, IL
GRMS Drama Club-Gardiner, ME
Arcade Middle School-Sacramento, CA
Sparta Middle School- Sparta, MI
Haywood Early College- Clyde, NC
​Glendale Unified School-Glendale CA
First Avenue Middle School-Arcadia, CA
Central Middle School-Eden Prairie, MN
Eudora High School-Eudora, KS
Empire High School-Tucson, AZ

The Thrilling Tale of
​the Three Musketeers

Have you ever wondered how the Three Musketeers came to be, or how they got their name?   In this comedic retelling of the famous heroes, Queen Anne has forced her son Frederick to be married. But, when the Duke of Buckingham and his two henchmen can’t find a girl willing to marry Frederick, he has no other choice but to force his daughter to be the bride-to-be. She, however, is the love of D’Artagnan. It is up to D’Artagnan to find two others to help him to stop the queen, save his love, and be the heroes. Those three are none other than the Three Musketeers. Along with some crazy characters, epic sword fights, mistaken identities, thrilling chase scenes, and a few outlandish commercial breaks, this show is sure to be a hit for the entire family!  So, if you are looking for the classic tale of the Three Musketeers this is not the play for you, but if you are looking for a tale that will thrill your audience and have them rolling with laughter than this is perfect for your production.

This play is available through Heuer Publishing and Brooklyn Publishing.  

Upcoming Productions
If you are interested in producing this play, please contact me or visit the publishers websites listed above.

One-Act Comedy/Western/Melodrama
Duration:  45 mins.
Cast Needs:  12 total
​6 Females, 5 Males, 1 Either

Past Productions:
Actors of the Round Table-Tucson, AZ-
​Empire High School-Tucson, AZ
​Live Theatre Workshop-Tucson, AZ

Deputy Jan

The Old West, a time when cattle roamed free, Cowboys walked the streets, and Outlaws lurked in every corner.  But not to fear when you have, Deputy Jan...right?  Unfortunately, Deputy Jan is a coward and always lets all the outlaws escape.  But, when the Sheriff tells Jan she needs to catch the next outlaws, or else, it is up to her to save the day.  Jan sets out to take on the most notorious outlaws in the west, Hombre and Millie Nair, who have just stolen the secret family root beer recipe from the Rootin Tootin Root Beer Saloon.  Will Jan find her bravery and save the day or will Hombre and Millie Nair get their big heist? Find out while the hilarious action unfolds

​This play is available through Heuer Publsihing

Upcoming Productions-
If you are interested in producing this play, please contact me or visit the publishers website listed above.

Full-Length Comedy/Thriller
Duration: 90 mins
Cast Needs:  31 Total w/doubling possible
8 Females, 8 Males, 15 Either

Past Productions:
C.A.S.T.- Campbell, MO
​McMillen Theater-Murphy, TX
​Empire High School-Tucson, AZ
Sabino High School-Tucson, AZ
Liberty High School-Peoria, AZ
​Greenway High School-Phoenix, AZ

Not Your Average Zombie Apocalypse

After a science fair project goes awry, zombies begin to take over Eastdale High.  There are Zombies in math, gym, dance, even drama class, and all of them are hungry for brains.  Now it is up to 5 students (the nerd, the jock, the popular girl, the rebel, and the social outcast) to work together, come up with a cure, and find a way to survive.  The play includes teenage romance, hungry zombies, and a variety of hilarious characters.  After all, this is not your average zombie apocalypse. 

This play is available through Heuer Publishing.

Upcoming Productions:  
If you are interested in producing this show, please contact me or visit the publishers website listed above.

Full-Length Comedic Murder Mystery
Duration: 90 minutes
Cast Needs:  21 total
14 Females, 3 males, 3 either, 1 extra (dead body)

Past Productions-
Ringgold High School- Monongahela, PA
Coweta High School- Coweta, OK
​Empire High School- Tucson, AZ

The mysterious murder at manchester manor

Nancy and Prudence are your everyday, run of the mill, teenage girls by day. But by night, they are Nancy,Pru: Private Detectives and they have just finished cracking another case. On their way to a concert, their car breaks down and they need to call for help. Naturally they happen upon an old house at the top of the hill during a rainstorm: The perfect setting for a murder mystery. Which is just what they get. All the Manchesters have gathered to celebrate the birthday of Oliver J. Manchester, but during a hilarious turn of events, Oliver turns up dead and everyone thinks they are the ones to blame. Can Nancy and Prudence solve the case? Who really killed Oliver J. Manchester? All we know is that this is one Mysterious Murder at Manchester Manor.

​This play is available through
Brooklyn Publishing

Upcoming Productions- 
​​If you're interested in producing this play, please contact me or visit the publishers website listed above

One-Act Comedy.  Perfect for Competition
Duration: 40 mins
Cast Needs:  11 total
3 Females, 1 Male, 7 Either

Past Productions-
Larned High School- Larned, KS
​Empire High School- Tucson, AZ*
*Earned Straight Superior Awards for One-Act at Arizona State Thespian Festival*

The Production Phases of a High School Theatre Program

Ever wonder how the plays you see in high school end up on the stage?  The Production Phases of a High School Theatre Program offers a glimpse into the world of a stereotypical theatre class.  Take a journey through the many phases of a production, from the first day to the final bow.  Phases include: the posting of the cast list, off book date, make-up off book date, tech week, opening night, and more.  Each production phase is shown through your stereotypical theatre students like the Diva, the Overly Dramatic, the Extremely Dedicated, the Musical Theatre Fanatic, and even the Kid Who Only Took a Drama Class to Earn a Fine Arts Credit.  This hilarious one-act will have everyone laughing while your actors try to figure out which theatre stereotype they are, and your audience gets a glimpse of all the work that goes into creating a play.

This play is available through
Brooklyn Publishing

Upcoming Productions- 
​​If you're interested in producing this play, please contact me or visit the publishers website listed above

One-Act Comedy
Duration: 60 minutes
Cast Needs: 6-10 total (Doubling Possible)
3-4 Females, 3 Males, 0-3 Either 

A Swashbuckling Adventure With The
​Itty Bitty Buccaneer

Sarah Blackbeard, daughter of the legendary Blackbeard the Pirate, decides to set out on her own adventure and search for the hidden treasure of Skull Island.  Only problem is, the treasure is hidden by several dangers and traps. There is only one person big and brave enough to find the treasure, Bart the Buccaneer. But when Sarah finds him, she realizes he is nothing but an Itty-Bitty Buccaneer.  Together the two of them set off to find the hidden treasure. Not far behind, however, is the good for nothing Pirate, Long John Shiver-me-timbers, searching for the hidden treasure himself. As they race to be the first to the treasure, Sarah realizes no matter your strength or size, if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.  With a show full of action, dangers, and hidden treasures, this play is sure to be a swashbuckling adventure.

This play is available through Heuer Publishing and Brooklyn Publishing.  

Upcoming Productions
If you are interested in producing this play, please contact me or visit the publishers websites listed above.

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