It's A Wonderful Satan

by John Mabey

10-MINUTE PLAY: In this dark parody of 'It’s a Wonderful Life,' Satan wonders if they’ve made the evil impact on humanity that they had hoped. In this moment of despair, Satan is visited by Clarence the demon, who’s looking to earn their horns. You’ll love what happens next in this silly twist on a classic holiday story!

10-MINUTE PLAY: In this dark parody of 'It’s a Wonderful Life,' Satan wonders if they’ve made the evil impact on humanity that they had hoped. In this moment of despair, Satan is visited by Clarence the demon, who’s looking to earn their horns. You’ll love what happens next in this silly twist on a classic holiday story!

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It's A Wonderful Satan

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  • Neil Radtke: It's A Wonderful Satan

    This play is a "devilishly" delightful twist on the classic tale, offering a fresh perspective on redemption and self-discovery. With sharp wit and unexpected turns, this short play navigates the complexities of friendship and the true meaning of evil. John Mabey hit all the right notes on this excellent parody! Wonderful!

    This play is a "devilishly" delightful twist on the classic tale, offering a fresh perspective on redemption and self-discovery. With sharp wit and unexpected turns, this short play navigates the complexities of friendship and the true meaning of evil. John Mabey hit all the right notes on this excellent parody! Wonderful!

  • Adam Richter: It's A Wonderful Satan

    Satan, like George Bailey, has always had ambition. But sometimes it takes a visit from a guardian angel to help see things clearly. John Mabey hits all the right notes in this pitch-perfect parody of "It's a Wonderful Life." I laughed — and sometimes cackled — out loud reading this play, and I'm sure to see it on stage would be an absolute joy. Bravo!

    Satan, like George Bailey, has always had ambition. But sometimes it takes a visit from a guardian angel to help see things clearly. John Mabey hits all the right notes in this pitch-perfect parody of "It's a Wonderful Life." I laughed — and sometimes cackled — out loud reading this play, and I'm sure to see it on stage would be an absolute joy. Bravo!

  • Daniel Prillaman: It's A Wonderful Satan

    Look, Satan has feelings too (actually, perhaps too many feelings, that's why we're in this mess in the first place), and it's up to Clarence to cheer up the Dark Lord. Mabey's play is, at once, a delightful holiday spoof and fun story in its own right, and would "kill" in any festival setting, holiday or no. You can't go wrong here.

    Look, Satan has feelings too (actually, perhaps too many feelings, that's why we're in this mess in the first place), and it's up to Clarence to cheer up the Dark Lord. Mabey's play is, at once, a delightful holiday spoof and fun story in its own right, and would "kill" in any festival setting, holiday or no. You can't go wrong here.

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Character Information

Only 3 performers are needed. However, there are more role opportunities if desired without doubling.
  • Satan
    Character Age
    Any Age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender
  • Clarence
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender
  • Party Person, Beach Person, Scientist, Young Satan
    Character Age
    Any Age
    Character Gender Identity
    Any gender

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Caravan Productions, UK , Year 2021

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Western Kentucky University, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Gather By The Ghost Light Podcast, Year 2021

Awards

  • Finalist
    The Funhouse Family
    2020
  • Sixth Annual 10-Minute Play Contest
    Rover Dramawerks
    Finalist
    2020
  • Santa After Hours
    Out Of Box Theatre
    Finalist
    2019