Kangaroo Boy

by Toby Malone

(30 Minute) There's a new kid at school, and he talks weird. Jordan has been through some experiences in the recent past that might be useful to 'Kangaroo Boy'.

(30 Minute) There's a new kid at school, and he talks weird. Jordan has been through some experiences in the recent past that might be useful to 'Kangaroo Boy'.

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Kangaroo Boy

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  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: Kangaroo Boy

    In a world where being different can be met with fear and hostility this play is just what the doctor ordered! Its easy when you are being ridiculed for your differences that you are the only person in the world to feel that way but in this play Toby creates a lovely touching scene where Jordan is able to use his own experiences to help out a fellow class mate suffering with the same thing. The play provides a great example about how we should treat other people, different or not and sheds a bit more light into the world!

    In a world where being different can be met with fear and hostility this play is just what the doctor ordered! Its easy when you are being ridiculed for your differences that you are the only person in the world to feel that way but in this play Toby creates a lovely touching scene where Jordan is able to use his own experiences to help out a fellow class mate suffering with the same thing. The play provides a great example about how we should treat other people, different or not and sheds a bit more light into the world!

  • Lee R. Lawing: Kangaroo Boy

    At some points in our life, we will feel like the "odd" one out and try to just disappear through the blacktop or floor in order to be anywhere else but where we are. Malone's Kangaroo Boy give us small moment in time where friendships can be forged because as we all know we need those friendships in our lives because not matter if we move countries or states or change up something personal about our own selves, we will always, always have to face the assholes out there.

    At some points in our life, we will feel like the "odd" one out and try to just disappear through the blacktop or floor in order to be anywhere else but where we are. Malone's Kangaroo Boy give us small moment in time where friendships can be forged because as we all know we need those friendships in our lives because not matter if we move countries or states or change up something personal about our own selves, we will always, always have to face the assholes out there.

  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Kangaroo Boy

    This one act is SO sweet. Anyone who has ever been bullied (which - show me the lucky person who has never been bullied) will immediately empathize with what Kangaroo Boy is going through. He's so miserable and lonely - and then Jordan shows up. They have a conversation which is touching without falling into sappy, and which will leave you feeling all warm inside. Sweet and funny, this play is a great reminder that there are still good people in the world.

    This one act is SO sweet. Anyone who has ever been bullied (which - show me the lucky person who has never been bullied) will immediately empathize with what Kangaroo Boy is going through. He's so miserable and lonely - and then Jordan shows up. They have a conversation which is touching without falling into sappy, and which will leave you feeling all warm inside. Sweet and funny, this play is a great reminder that there are still good people in the world.

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Character Information

The off-stage voices are played by unseen actors.
  • Kangaroo Boy
    15 years old, male, Australian accent (preferably authentic)
    Character Age
    15
  • Jordan
    15 years old, transgender, potentially Latinx.
    Character Age
    15
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any race (but Latinx preferred)
    Character Gender Identity
    Transgender