Funeral for a Squirrel

SHORT PLAY (10 minutes): When three scouts skip their pine cone identification class to hold an impromptu funeral for a dead squirrel, they never expect it to spiral into the most absurd afternoon of their lives. What begins as a simple act of compassion for a young scout quickly descends into chaotic mayhem as Scout Leader Stanley hijacks the ceremony with his over-the-top funeral rituals, complete with graphic...

SHORT PLAY (10 minutes): When three scouts skip their pine cone identification class to hold an impromptu funeral for a dead squirrel, they never expect it to spiral into the most absurd afternoon of their lives. What begins as a simple act of compassion for a young scout quickly descends into chaotic mayhem as Scout Leader Stanley hijacks the ceremony with his over-the-top funeral rituals, complete with graphic descriptions of woodland predation and an outrageous dance number that will have you in stitches. The "Scout funeral" features call-and-response chants and ridiculous animal impressions that showcase physical comedy at its finest.

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Funeral for a Squirrel

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  • Donald Loftus: Funeral for a Squirrel

    A wildly inventive and sharply comic short, Funeral for a Squirrel blends absurdity with surprising emotional undercurrents. J.D. Trafford crafts distinct, high-energy characters whose escalating antics transform a simple premise into a hilariously unpredictable theatrical event. Beneath the satire of authority and ritual lies a playful meditation on grief, innocence, and performance, culminating in a perfectly executed comedic payoff.

    A wildly inventive and sharply comic short, Funeral for a Squirrel blends absurdity with surprising emotional undercurrents. J.D. Trafford crafts distinct, high-energy characters whose escalating antics transform a simple premise into a hilariously unpredictable theatrical event. Beneath the satire of authority and ritual lies a playful meditation on grief, innocence, and performance, culminating in a perfectly executed comedic payoff.

  • Darrin Friedman: Funeral for a Squirrel

    I've read several of J.D.'s plays now. His wit and humor shine in almost everything he writes. This is another brilliant example of that. It's smart, fun, and just plain good. Well done!

    I've read several of J.D.'s plays now. His wit and humor shine in almost everything he writes. This is another brilliant example of that. It's smart, fun, and just plain good. Well done!

Character Information

There are four speaking parts but the number of scouts participating in the funeral for a squirrel can be expanded.
  • SCOUT LEADER STANLEY
    Character Age
    Middle-aged
  • SCOUT PAT
  • SCOUT CHRIS
  • SCOUT QUINN