Greetings From Sardineland

by James Odin Wade

One-Act. A comedy about Sam and Max, two friends who produce a violent detective comic in the 1950s. When the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency comes after their comic for its violent content Sam and Max's careers and friendships are put on trial.

One-Act. A comedy about Sam and Max, two friends who produce a violent detective comic in the 1950s. When the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency comes after their comic for its violent content Sam and Max's careers and friendships are put on trial.

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Greetings From Sardineland

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  • T. M. Gadomski: Greetings From Sardineland by James Odin Wade
    “

    This script is great. Thought out relationships and history. Could produce with some simple furniture or go all out. I'd like to see this on stage someday. Really funny.

    This script is great. Thought out relationships and history. Could produce with some simple furniture or go all out. I'd like to see this on stage someday. Really funny.

    ”
  • Jeremy Mason: Greetings From Sardineland by James Odin Wade
    “

    Not just for comic book fans. Great characters, set in an interesting time in history!

    Not just for comic book fans. Great characters, set in an interesting time in history!

    ”

Character Information

  • Sam Stewart
    "The Hero", comic book writer.
    24
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Max Malcolm
    "The Partner", comic book artist.
    55
    Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • Harriet Grey
    "The New Girl". Secretary, aspiring journalist.
    22
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • Duane Billings
    "The Narc"
    30
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Ottawa Little Theatre, 2012
  • Reading, University of Lethbridge, 2011

Production History

  • Workshop, Red Phone Theatre, 2012

Awards

  • Dorothy White Award, National One-Act Playwriting Competition
    Ottawa Little Theatre
    Runner Up
    2012
  • Play Right Prize
    University of Lethbridge
    Winner
    2011