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PUBLISHED PLAYS

RICHARD GREMEL

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

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.

This play is available through Heuer Publishing or Brooklyn Publishing.

*This is Richard Gremel's most popular play and has had over 300 performances.

Reviews: 
  • "Hilarious play! Well written and easy to cast! The students loved the witty barbs and different take on the story." By RayeAnne DeSoto - Director- GRMS Drama Club
  • "My students had a great time with this play. They loved it from the moment we started. The reaction from the audiences was amazing. As director I liked being able to add more stagehands, citizens and Merry Men. It gave more stage time to the students. Breaking the 4th wall made it even more fun."By Susan Glass - Director - Kuemper Catholic High School
  • "This was a perfect play for Middle School! The audience thought it was hilarious. Very pleased and the kids loved it!"By Ashlee Sexton - Director - Southside Elementary School

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

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

Reviews:
"This play was a big hit for my students and the audience."
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By William Mason-Walker - Director - East Jessamine Middle School Drama

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

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.  
Reviews: 
"My drama students and I enjoyed performing this play and our audience approval was through the roof! This play gives many opportunities for even the smaller characters to shine (yes, you need to include the commercials!). The costuming was fun (but a little stressful) because I ended up making the 3 musketeers uniforms myself but all in all, this play was a blast to direct and my drama students had so much depicting this fictional meeting of the 3 musketeers!"By Kelly Youngbauer - Directer - Verndale Schools

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

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

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

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.

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

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
Review: 
​"Hilarious! The slapstick humor surrounding the dead body had all of our audiences in tears with laughter."
By Jonas Lawrence - Director - Mogadore High School

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

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

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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.  

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One Act Mystery/Comedy
Duration: 50 minutes
15 Females, 5 Males, 1 Either

Murder on the Runway


Some say that fashion kills, and this play is no exception. Coffee Chantal, the biggest name in the industry, is preparing for her latest fashion show. The models are ready, the stage is set, and everyone can’t wait to see her newest designs. But as Coffee takes the stage, she suddenly falls over dead! Who could the murderer be? Was it a model, someone working the show, or a member of her own team? With the help of Detective Earl Lockholmes and Joanne Wadson, and a series of comical flashbacks, you will discover the killer while dying of laughter!

This play is available through Brooklyn Publishing

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Comedy Melodrama
Duration: 90 Minutes
13 Females. 4 Males. 10-14 Either. (27-31 Total)

The Pirate Sisters and the Bounty for Bluebeard

John Bluebeard has just given up his life of piracy because he’s in love with Princess Maria. But after he is accidentally captured by Queen Victoria and the power-hungry Prince George, it is up to Maria and the two Pirate Sisters, Jackie and Morgan, and their ragtag group of pirates, to pillage the palace, save the day, and steal the treasure. This play full of comedy, action, adventure, love, epic sword fights, and plenty of booty jokes is a hit for the whole family!
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