Family, Treasure

by Steven Hayet

ONE ACT: Three teenage treasure hunters explore an abandoned mansion determined to find a legendary diamond lost nearly a century ago.

Commissioned by Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY.

ONE ACT: Three teenage treasure hunters explore an abandoned mansion determined to find a legendary diamond lost nearly a century ago.

Commissioned by Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY.

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Family, Treasure

Character Information

SETTING: Wolcott Mansion, both in 1935 and present day.

Cast Breakdown: 11 (4F, 3M, 4 M/F)
Female: LILY, IRIS, CHRYS, TOBY
Male: WOLCOTT, DUNCAN, SHUSTER
Any: DILLON, CASEY, ARI, EDGAR

- All characters can be played by actors of any race or identity.
- Please feel free to adjust any pronouns to fit the performer.
  • DILLON
    A teenage treasure hunter. From Present Day.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
  • ARI
    A teenage treasure hunter. From Present Day.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
  • CASEY
    A teenage treasure hunter. From Present Day.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
  • Colonel Simon WOLCOTT
    Renown Treasure Hunter. From 1935.
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • LILY
    One of Wolcott's nieces (AKA "The Smart One") From 1935.
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • IRIS
    One of Wolcott's nieces (AKA "The Pretty One"). From 1935.
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • Chrysanthemum "CHRYS"
    One of Wolcott's nieces (AKA "The Other One). From 1935.
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • DUNCAN
    Wolcott's Assistant and Iris's ex. From 1935.
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • EDGAR
    A reporter. From 1935.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • SHUSTER
    A classically trained actor. Lily's partner. From 1935.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man,
      Non-binary
  • TOBY / The Stage Manager
    From 1935.
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman

Development History

  • Commission, Mynderse Academy, 2025

Production History

  • High School, Mynderse Academy, 2025