Of Mice and Marines

by John Yunker

When a Marine unwittingly takes a photograph of an endangered species of mouse, a battle is set in motion between the military and environmentalists along the coastal sand dunes of Southern California. This play was inspired by a true story of the endangered Pacific Pocket Mouse and the United States Marines at Camp Pendleton, California.

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James Binz: Of Mice and Marines by John Yunker

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A very nice read. Lot's of good lines and a solid story. Good piece for a short play festival! Nice!

A very nice read. Lot's of good lines and a solid story. Good piece for a short play festival! Nice!

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Stephanie Kline: Of Mice and Marines by John Yunker

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I loved this play! The line, "I'm done playing musical beaches," felt so authentic to Marine Corps leadership. The piece was funny, relevant, and a beautiful reminder of how the mission may not always be what's most important.

I loved this play! The line, "I'm done playing musical beaches," felt so authentic to Marine Corps leadership. The piece was funny, relevant, and a beautiful reminder of how the mission may not always be what's most important.

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Cheryl Bear: Of Mice and Marines by John Yunker

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A marvelous play giving light to an endangered species and calls on us to put effort into saving lives! Well done.

A marvelous play giving light to an endangered species and calls on us to put effort into saving lives! Well done.

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Development History

Type Reading, Organization Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Year 2017

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Orange County Ten Minute Play Festival (Sugar Loaf, NY), Year 2019
Type Community Theater, Organization Cascades Theatre, Bend, Year 2018
Type Professional, Organization Carrollwood Players, Year 2017