20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

This action oriented adaptation of the classic story is written almost entirely inside the submarine, with the audience along for the ride. Our Captain Nemo is a woman who has seen too much of war and has set herself up as the defender of the ocean, destroying all the warships she encounters. But her past is racing to catch up to her, as she is pursued by a foe from the past while being set upon by a horror from...

This action oriented adaptation of the classic story is written almost entirely inside the submarine, with the audience along for the ride. Our Captain Nemo is a woman who has seen too much of war and has set herself up as the defender of the ocean, destroying all the warships she encounters. But her past is racing to catch up to her, as she is pursued by a foe from the past while being set upon by a horror from the deep.

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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

The crew of the Nautilus can be expanded or contracted as casting needs. Many lines of the crew can be divvied up between them if needs merit. Captain Nemo must be played a woman, Ned and Armstrong must be played by men, everyone else can be performed by the best actor available. In the original performance, the cast was 75% female.

Development History

  • Type Commission, Organization TheaterWorks YouthWorks, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Striplight Community Theatre, Year 2026
  • Type Professional, Organization TheaterWorks , Year 2018

Awards

  • Original Writing: Original Script, Youth Play
    ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence
    Winner
    2018
  • Best Overall Production: Youth Play
    ariZoni Theatre Awards of Excellence
    Winner
    2018