The Mouse

by Colleen M. Hughes

Caroline, a young web developer for the Walt Disney Company, learns in her annual performance review that her work is not up to proper magical standards.

Caroline, a young web developer for the Walt Disney Company, learns in her annual performance review that her work is not up to proper magical standards.

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The Mouse

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  • Stacy Karyn: The Mouse

    What a big giant ball of fun! It was oddly satisfying to catch a glimpse into what daily office life at the Walt Disney Company might be like. I loved the flip flopping between reality and the adopted voices of the Disney plush dolls. I would definitely recommended giving this a read. Don't be a "disagreeable Donald"!

    What a big giant ball of fun! It was oddly satisfying to catch a glimpse into what daily office life at the Walt Disney Company might be like. I loved the flip flopping between reality and the adopted voices of the Disney plush dolls. I would definitely recommended giving this a read. Don't be a "disagreeable Donald"!

  • Rosa Nagle: The Mouse

    In eight short pages, this play proves that the playwright is an expert at comedic timing, natural dialogue, and pace. Ms. Hughes is born with the knack to write comedy. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, with their bickering, "The mouse is speaking to you,"/"All your success has gone to your big, round head", serve to represent both creative, inner monologue, and the American workplace. Employees are disposable. The "boss" doesn't want to hear opinions, and, often, those who speak out are let go. Corporations, once magical, are all about greed. A stark picture's painted with stuffed animals...

    In eight short pages, this play proves that the playwright is an expert at comedic timing, natural dialogue, and pace. Ms. Hughes is born with the knack to write comedy. Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, with their bickering, "The mouse is speaking to you,"/"All your success has gone to your big, round head", serve to represent both creative, inner monologue, and the American workplace. Employees are disposable. The "boss" doesn't want to hear opinions, and, often, those who speak out are let go. Corporations, once magical, are all about greed. A stark picture's painted with stuffed animals. Hilarious. Intelligent.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization KCACTF Region 1 Festival, Year 2011

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Community College Rhode Island, Year 2015
  • Type Professional, Organization Boston Theater Marathon, Year 2011

Awards

  • National 10-Minute Play Award
    Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
    Semi-Finalist
    2011