Wolf/Girl

by Heidi Kraay

One-Act Play for Young Audiences: Wolf/Girl reconstructs the werewolf story, bridging connection across species through transformation. Tired of feeling like a misfit, teenage Maddy runs away from hometown bullies and joins a wolf pack. The longer she stays, the more she identifies with her new family, becoming a wolf at ease in her skin for the first time. But when hunters from home come after her pack, she...

One-Act Play for Young Audiences: Wolf/Girl reconstructs the werewolf story, bridging connection across species through transformation. Tired of feeling like a misfit, teenage Maddy runs away from hometown bullies and joins a wolf pack. The longer she stays, the more she identifies with her new family, becoming a wolf at ease in her skin for the first time. But when hunters from home come after her pack, she must face her past, returning to human body with wolf spirit inside. To save her pack, Maddy must heal wounds between warring worlds—and find true belonging within.

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Wolf/Girl

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  • Jessica Moss: Wolf/Girl by Heidi Kraay
    “

    I really loved this. Totally contemporary but with almost fable-like elements that feel epic, mythological. Athletic and lyrical, it calls for great imagination and physicality and would be exhilarating for an audience (and a cast!). It has tremendous respect for its young audience, as the best TYA should.

    I really loved this. Totally contemporary but with almost fable-like elements that feel epic, mythological. Athletic and lyrical, it calls for great imagination and physicality and would be exhilarating for an audience (and a cast!). It has tremendous respect for its young audience, as the best TYA should.

    ”

Character Information

All wolves but Maddy also form the Wolf Chorus.
In educational settings, the characters may be played by actors of any age.
At least half of the characters should be portrayed by people of color.
Transgender, non-binary and gender fluid identifying actors are welcome in any role.
  • Maddy/Matsi
    Defiant. Wild thing.
    14 human years (almost 1 wolf year).
    Any Race/ Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Motaki/Big Sis
    Alpha. Pack mom.
    3 wolf years (28 human).
    Any Race/ Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Kamots/Dad
    Gruff, grieving. Hunter/rancher.
    8 wolf years (48 human)
    Any Race/ Ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Lakota/Big Bro
    Yearling. Curious friend.
    1 wolf year (16 human)
    Any Race/ Ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Wahots/Bully
    Young pup. Howler.
    Wahots/Bully
    Any Race/ Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Motomo/Bully
    Young pup. Racer.
    Months to 1 wolf year (15 human)
    Any Race/ Ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Boise Contemporary Theater, 2022

Production History

  • University, Boise State University, 2024