The World's Next Tooth Fairy Is Marci Peterson

by Joanna Castle-Miller

Nancy has served faithfully as the world's tooth fairy since before the Black Plague. Now it's time to hand over her title. A modern fairy tale about retirement and youth.

Nancy has served faithfully as the world's tooth fairy since before the Black Plague. Now it's time to hand over her title. A modern fairy tale about retirement and youth.

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The World's Next Tooth Fairy Is Marci Peterson

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  • Adam Richter: The World's Next Tooth Fairy Is Marci Peterson

    Joanna Miller's 10-minute play is a hoot, a clever satire that looks at how hard it is to pass the torch, even when both the older and the younger generations know that it's time.

    Joanna Miller's 10-minute play is a hoot, a clever satire that looks at how hard it is to pass the torch, even when both the older and the younger generations know that it's time.

  • Sarah Tuft: The World's Next Tooth Fairy Is Marci Peterson

    THE WORLD'S NEXT TOOTH FAIRY IS MARCI PETERSON is absolutely one of my favorite ten-minute plays ever! The story perfectly captures the contrast between the exuberant confidence of youth and the seasoned skepticism of experience. These powerful insights are expressed with sidesplitting laughs and rapier wit but also tremendous compassion. In an age where identity politics is the go-to topic for authors and artistic directors alike, ageism remains a terrain where few dare to go. Bravo to this brave playwright!

    THE WORLD'S NEXT TOOTH FAIRY IS MARCI PETERSON is absolutely one of my favorite ten-minute plays ever! The story perfectly captures the contrast between the exuberant confidence of youth and the seasoned skepticism of experience. These powerful insights are expressed with sidesplitting laughs and rapier wit but also tremendous compassion. In an age where identity politics is the go-to topic for authors and artistic directors alike, ageism remains a terrain where few dare to go. Bravo to this brave playwright!

Character Information

  • Nancy
    Retirement age. She's seen things.
    Character Age
    50s+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Marci
    Bubbly and bursting with positive energy.
    Character Age
    teens-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Blythe
    Nancy's age or a little younger. Mature, professional, and kind.
    Character Age
    40s+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Announcer
    May be voiceover.
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Last Frontier Theater Conference, Year 2018
  • Type Reading, Organization Pier One Theatre, Year 2018