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.

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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Of Mice and Marines

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  • James Binz: Of Mice and Marines by John Yunker
    “

    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!

    ”
  • Stephanie Kline: Of Mice and Marines by John Yunker
    “

    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.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Of Mice and Marines by John Yunker
    “

    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.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Association for Theatre in Higher Education, 2017

Production History

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