Melto Man and Lady Mantis

by Eric Pfeffinger

TEN-MINUTE: One office suite. Two unnatural fiends. Because even monsters have meetings, and these taxes aren't going to file themselves.

Produced by Actors Theatre of Louisville as part of the Humana Festival of New American Plays, 2017.

Published in THE BEST TEN-MINUTE PLAYS 2018 and HUMANA FESTIVAL 2017.

TEN-MINUTE: One office suite. Two unnatural fiends. Because even monsters have meetings, and these taxes aren't going to file themselves.

Produced by Actors Theatre of Louisville as part of the Humana Festival of New American Plays, 2017.

Published in THE BEST TEN-MINUTE PLAYS 2018 and HUMANA FESTIVAL 2017.

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Melto Man and Lady Mantis

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  • Paul Donnelly: Melto Man and Lady Mantis by Eric Pfeffinger
    “

    Oh my god, this is hysterically funny on so many levels. From the satire on monster movie tropes to the interjection of the mundane matter of taxes to the rich deadpan humor, this play constantly delights. The final line is a wonderfully ironic topper. I would love to see this play, especially the final conflict, staged.

    Oh my god, this is hysterically funny on so many levels. From the satire on monster movie tropes to the interjection of the mundane matter of taxes to the rich deadpan humor, this play constantly delights. The final line is a wonderfully ironic topper. I would love to see this play, especially the final conflict, staged.

    ”
  • Evan Baughfman: Melto Man and Lady Mantis by Eric Pfeffinger
    “

    A great script about one's accountability for monstrous behavior! I'd love to see the costumes and fight choreography for this piece!

    A great script about one's accountability for monstrous behavior! I'd love to see the costumes and fight choreography for this piece!

    ”
  • John Busser: Melto Man and Lady Mantis by Eric Pfeffinger
    “

    Even monsters and super villains have to take some time to do the mundane stuff, like tax forms, and Eric Pfeffinger has shown is actually ALL fun and games with this fun meeting of Melto Man and Lady Mantis. The names, powers and origins are right out of either a comic book of a 50's sci-fi movie and Eric hits all the tropes that make those things so much fun. I highly recommend!

    Even monsters and super villains have to take some time to do the mundane stuff, like tax forms, and Eric Pfeffinger has shown is actually ALL fun and games with this fun meeting of Melto Man and Lady Mantis. The names, powers and origins are right out of either a comic book of a 50's sci-fi movie and Eric hits all the tropes that make those things so much fun. I highly recommend!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Melto Man
    Suit and tie. A melty man.
    25-65
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Lady Mantis
    Dressed presentably. A mantis lady.
    25-65
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Professional, Actors Theatre of Louisville, 2017