CARL FLUNT WOULD PROTECT YOU FROM TRUCKS

by Scott Mullen

A teenage girl is stunned when she is visited by her older selves from various futures; she starts to give some serious thought to what she wants to do with her life. 80-minute play; also available in 55 minute and 10 minute versions.

A teenage girl is stunned when she is visited by her older selves from various futures; she starts to give some serious thought to what she wants to do with her life. 80-minute play; also available in 55 minute and 10 minute versions.

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CARL FLUNT WOULD PROTECT YOU FROM TRUCKS

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  • Marj O'Neill-Butler: CARL FLUNT WOULD PROTECT YOU FROM TRUCKS by Scott Mullen
    “

    I love this play because it made me think about all the choices I have made in my life...some good and some not so good. Mullen creates delicious characters who float in and out of the play. I was especially partial to Sister Becca who has some of the best lines. if you want to investigate the future, do it with these characters.

    I love this play because it made me think about all the choices I have made in my life...some good and some not so good. Mullen creates delicious characters who float in and out of the play. I was especially partial to Sister Becca who has some of the best lines. if you want to investigate the future, do it with these characters.

    ”
  • Claudia Haas: CARL FLUNT WOULD PROTECT YOU FROM TRUCKS by Scott Mullen
    “

    Caveat: I am a sucker for time travel. That said, nothing is at it seems and yes, ‘skim milk masquerades as cream.’ Mullen has woven a tale that makes you investigate your own choices as you witness choices made by Beth. With humor, heart, and instinctive choices, Mullen delivers a play that keeps you guessing and wishing.

    Caveat: I am a sucker for time travel. That said, nothing is at it seems and yes, ‘skim milk masquerades as cream.’ Mullen has woven a tale that makes you investigate your own choices as you witness choices made by Beth. With humor, heart, and instinctive choices, Mullen delivers a play that keeps you guessing and wishing.

    ”
  • Woven Theatre: CARL FLUNT WOULD PROTECT YOU FROM TRUCKS by Scott Mullen
    “

    Woven was proud to present a reading of 'CARL FLUNT WOULD PROTECT YOU FROM TRUCKS' at The Loom: New Works Festival 2021! We highly recommend this hilarious and heartfelt story about time travel and the choices we make.

    Woven was proud to present a reading of 'CARL FLUNT WOULD PROTECT YOU FROM TRUCKS' at The Loom: New Works Festival 2021! We highly recommend this hilarious and heartfelt story about time travel and the choices we make.

    ”

Character Information

5 women, 2 men. Two of the female characters could be doubled.
  • Beth
    A teenage girl.
    Teens
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Liz
    A cynical older version of Beth.
    27, but looks older.
    Any race/ethnic identity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Michelle
    Beth's daughter, a young mother.
    20s-30s
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Sister Betty
    Older version of Beth. A peaceful, zen nun.
    20s-40s
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Elizabeth
    Older version of Beth. Happy with her okay life.
    40s
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Tommy Andrews
    An amiable teenage jock.
    Teens
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Carl Flunt
    A shy, slightly-weird teenager.
    Teens
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, Walking Shadow Reader's Theatre, 2022
  • Reading, Woven Theatre, Nashville, TN, 2021
  • Reading, Neo Ensemble Theatre, Hollywood, CA, 2020

Production History

  • Community Theater, Run Of The Mill Theatre, Iowa City, IA (one-act version), 2023
  • Professional, Madlab Theatre, Columbus, OH, 2023
  • Community Theater, Shakespeare in the 'Burg, Middleburg, VA (one-act version), 2019
  • Community Theater, Midnight Sun Theatre, Anchorage, AK (one act version), 2018
  • Fringe, Short + Sweet Hollywood (10-minute version), 2018
  • Community Theater, Madlab Theatre, Columbus, OH (10-minute version), 2017
  • Community Theater, Otherworld Theatre Company, Chicago, IL (10 minute version), 2017

Awards

  • Best One-Act Play
    Shakespeare in the 'Burg, Middleburg, VA (one-act version)
    Winner
    2019
  • Best of Serial Bowl III (in the play's one-act version)
    Midnight Sun Theatre, Anchorage, AK
    Winner
    2018