THE LUCY NIGHTMARE

by Charles Scott Jones

Full Length: Commercial director Cliff is having bad dreams he refuses to reveal to wife Megan. Inspired by the 50s sitcom “I Love Lucy” and with the help of an off-beat marriage counselor - Megan gains access to her husband's dark show and a shattering new awareness.

Full Length: Commercial director Cliff is having bad dreams he refuses to reveal to wife Megan. Inspired by the 50s sitcom “I Love Lucy” and with the help of an off-beat marriage counselor - Megan gains access to her husband's dark show and a shattering new awareness.

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THE LUCY NIGHTMARE

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    “

    This fever dream of an I LOVE LUCY season will have Lucy fans laughing and new fans howling. There is so much fun to be had from design to performance. This is a show that will put butts in seats at your theatre!

    This fever dream of an I LOVE LUCY season will have Lucy fans laughing and new fans howling. There is so much fun to be had from design to performance. This is a show that will put butts in seats at your theatre!

    ”

Character Information

6 actors play 10 parts.
There are 3 roles for women and 3 for men.
The lead role MEGAN is in nearly every scene.
CLIFF sometimes appears as WITCH DOCTOR
DR. JIM is also BARKEEP
GLADYS is also HONG KONG LUCY (Asian-American)
TRIPLE DICK and SUSAN are also HARPO ALIENS

  • HONG KONG LUCY
    black hair with bangs; also blond wig
    20-50
    Asian
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • MEGAN
    housewife, redhead, former Rockette has kept her figure,
    40ish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • CLIFF
    Megan's husband, TV ad director, younger than Megan
    Late 30s
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • DR JIM
    marriage counselor, lone wolf, 50ish
    50ish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • SUSAN
    the neighbor, bookstore manager
    ANY
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • TRIPLE DICK
    doorman, Susan's boyfriend, bit younger
    Any Age
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, Emerging Artists Theatre,
  • Reading, Ted's Grill Room,
  • Reading, Duke Ellington Room, Manhattan Plaza,