HOW TO FLY IN YOUR DREAMS

by Brent Alles

(One act play.) Inspired by the “Little Nemo in Slumberland” comic strips of Winsor McKay, this is the story of Nemo, who dreams himself into Slumberland at the request of Somnus, Lord of Slumberland. Oomp, an imp, helps Nemo begin his journey, and along the way Nemo will meet many fascinating characters, including Midori (a green kangaroo), Pokoko (a jester), and Cheecaumo (a fairy). His ultimate mission will...

(One act play.) Inspired by the “Little Nemo in Slumberland” comic strips of Winsor McKay, this is the story of Nemo, who dreams himself into Slumberland at the request of Somnus, Lord of Slumberland. Oomp, an imp, helps Nemo begin his journey, and along the way Nemo will meet many fascinating characters, including Midori (a green kangaroo), Pokoko (a jester), and Cheecaumo (a fairy). His ultimate mission will be to save Somnus and his daughter the Dream Princess from the evil of Phobetor (ruler of the Nightmare Realm) and his minions Nyx and Erebus. Hopefully Nemo will find the courage... and the ability to fly in his dreams... to defeat the forces of nightmare before it's too late!

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  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: HOW TO FLY IN YOUR DREAMS by Brent Alles
    “

    "When all around you is darkness, maybe you are the light." Little Nemo is definitely the light in this wonderful story that gives children power over their own dreams and nightmares. For children, sleep can be scary. A dark room, mysterious stories and creatures that enter your dreams. But Nemo learns to control the dream world and teaches children that they too can fly in their dreams! A gentle play of whimsy and magic.

    "When all around you is darkness, maybe you are the light." Little Nemo is definitely the light in this wonderful story that gives children power over their own dreams and nightmares. For children, sleep can be scary. A dark room, mysterious stories and creatures that enter your dreams. But Nemo learns to control the dream world and teaches children that they too can fly in their dreams! A gentle play of whimsy and magic.

    ”
  • Sam Heyman: HOW TO FLY IN YOUR DREAMS by Brent Alles
    “

    9/30/24: This play is a dream! (Sorry, Brent.) I love the range of characters in this play from Brent Alles, a lovely adaptation of the classic Little Nemo comics. There’s wordplay-a-plenty, and just as much imagination. I could envision this as an excellent play for educational institutions and youth oriented theatre camps. Excellent work!

    9/30/24: This play is a dream! (Sorry, Brent.) I love the range of characters in this play from Brent Alles, a lovely adaptation of the classic Little Nemo comics. There’s wordplay-a-plenty, and just as much imagination. I could envision this as an excellent play for educational institutions and youth oriented theatre camps. Excellent work!

    ”
  • Matthew Alan Craig: HOW TO FLY IN YOUR DREAMS by Brent Alles
    “

    Lovely! Fantasy, humor, self discovery, and a whole lot of fun! Alles's How to Fly in Your Dreams is a rich story that would be appreciated on any stage. Alle's world building and storytelling is getting praises from me! Engaging and interesting while explores themes of overcoming fears, dreams, and imagination. Bravo!

    Lovely! Fantasy, humor, self discovery, and a whole lot of fun! Alles's How to Fly in Your Dreams is a rich story that would be appreciated on any stage. Alle's world building and storytelling is getting praises from me! Engaging and interesting while explores themes of overcoming fears, dreams, and imagination. Bravo!

    ”
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SOMNUS, ruler of Slumberland

OOMP, an imp, servant of Somnus

NEMO, a child

MIDORI (muh-door-ee), a green kangaroo

PHOBETOR, ruler of the Nightmare Realm

NYX (nix), minion of Phobetor

EREBUS (air-ee-bus), minion of Phobetor

THE DREAM PRINCESS

POKOKO (puh-ko-ko), a jester

CHEECAUMO (chee-caw-moe), queen of the fairy ballet

SANDMAN, servant of Somnus

FLIPFLOP, servant of Somnus

Any of the roles can be played by any gender identity.

Production History

  • Workshop, LowellArts, 2017