True Colors

by Len Cuthbert

30-minute comedy drama
Ideal for school plays

A youth theatre cast are preparing to stage the musical Joseph for a drama contest. Ironically, some of the cast members become jealous of the lead actor, who seems to be favored by the director. When they devise a plan to oust him, the production gets derailed and their chance to compete in the contest is jeopardized.

30-minute comedy drama
Ideal for school plays

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Allison Fradkin: True Colors by Len Cuthbert

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As a playwright, Len Cuthbert is not your average Joe. I'm so glad I "red" this, as I can't help but "fawn" over the quality of the writing and the way the playwright "rose" to the challenge of delightfully delineating a large cast of characters.

As a playwright, Len Cuthbert is not your average Joe. I'm so glad I "red" this, as I can't help but "fawn" over the quality of the writing and the way the playwright "rose" to the challenge of delightfully delineating a large cast of characters.

”

Character Information

Cast is gender flexible and has instruction how to alter for between 13 and 20 (21+ with ensemble parts).
Cast is ideal for Summer Theatre Camps for youth theatre programs.
This script has been staged by various companies using youth from Grade 3-12.

Harry (Heidi)

Character Age

Any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Frank (Fran)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Will (Wendy)

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Any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Gill (Gilian)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Rob (Rebecca)

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Any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Dan (Danielle)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Nate (Natalie)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Charlie (Charlotte)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Brian (Brianne)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Mr / Ms Wood (Teacher)

A student or adult may play this "adult" role

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s
Andy (Annie)

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Any

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Any

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Any
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- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Steve (Stephanie)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Ken (Kerri)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Larry (Laura)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Marty (Marnie)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
John (Jenn)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Pat (Patti)

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Any

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Any

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Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens
Ed (Edie)

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Any

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Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Fridge Door Live Theatre Company, Year 2019
Type Community Theater, Organization Fridge Door Live Theatre Company, Year 2014
Type Community Theater, Organization Moonlit Wings Productions, Virginia, Year 2014
Type Community Theater, Organization London Community Players, Palace Theatre, London, Ontario (LYTE), Year 2011
Type High School, Organization Chatttooga High School, Summerville, GA, Year 2010
Type High School, Organization Homeschool Gathering, Indianapolis, IN , Year 2010
Type Community Theater, Organization First Baptist Christian School, Stuart, FL, Year 2009
Type Community Theater, Organization Fridge Door Live Theatre Company, London, Ontario CANADA, Year 2008
Type Community Theater, Organization Fridge Door Live Theatre Company, London, Ontario CANADA, Year 2007

Genre

adventure,

comedy,

drama,

faith-based,

young audiences

Subject Matter Keywords

middle school students,

working together,

jealousy

Length

10-30 minutes

Cast Size

13—20

Age of Intended Audience

all ages

Narrative Attributes

Centers Female Characters

Supporting Materials

Published Script

https://www.nextstagepress.net/New_Acquisitions.html