A Shop in The Darkness (one act version)

by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

Olivia finds herself in The Darkness. Well, the shopping district of The Darkness. There she meets a half human, half demon shopkeeper named Flurk, a wood troll named Ramiform and a Bedbrung named Brob. Olivia must find her way out of The Darkness before it completely engulfs her. Hopefully a little shopping will help?
(This play is a longer version of LIVE, LAUGH LOBOTOMIZE)
*42 pages*

Olivia finds herself in The Darkness. Well, the shopping district of The Darkness. There she meets a half human, half demon shopkeeper named Flurk, a wood troll named Ramiform and a Bedbrung named Brob. Olivia must find her way out of The Darkness before it completely engulfs her. Hopefully a little shopping will help?
(This play is a longer version of LIVE, LAUGH LOBOTOMIZE)
*42 pages*

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A Shop in The Darkness (one act version)

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  • Jill Maynard: A Shop in The Darkness (one act version) by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    If Maurice Sendak were to write a play, this would be it. Floyd-Priskorn has deftly crafted a parable within a twisted fairy tale in which otherworldly beings
    lead a suicidal girl from the fantastical Darkness in which she believes herself entrapped to an escape from the true darkness she has generated within herself. Surprisingly profound truths surface in this very entertaining one-act.

    If Maurice Sendak were to write a play, this would be it. Floyd-Priskorn has deftly crafted a parable within a twisted fairy tale in which otherworldly beings
    lead a suicidal girl from the fantastical Darkness in which she believes herself entrapped to an escape from the true darkness she has generated within herself. Surprisingly profound truths surface in this very entertaining one-act.

    ”
  • Christopher Soucy: A Shop in The Darkness (one act version) by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn is truly one of my favorite playwrights. Her words bounce from character to character with such jubilant energy and laser-focused intent. This piece begins as a light hearted romp through gift shop tropes set in an otherworldly environment. But without a single missed step we find ourselves immersed in a mirror accurate metaphor that tugs not just at our hearts but our minds as well. Brava.

    Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn is truly one of my favorite playwrights. Her words bounce from character to character with such jubilant energy and laser-focused intent. This piece begins as a light hearted romp through gift shop tropes set in an otherworldly environment. But without a single missed step we find ourselves immersed in a mirror accurate metaphor that tugs not just at our hearts but our minds as well. Brava.

    ”
  • Mike Byham: A Shop in The Darkness (one act version) by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    So good and so sneakily relevant. What starts off as a simple fantastical adventure in Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn's A SHOP IN THE DARKNESS, turns into an insightful depiction of the fragility of teenage psyche. Surprisingly effective messaging while entertaining, this play deserves production where the subject matter requires attention. Well done - bringing this bit of darkness into the light!

    So good and so sneakily relevant. What starts off as a simple fantastical adventure in Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn's A SHOP IN THE DARKNESS, turns into an insightful depiction of the fragility of teenage psyche. Surprisingly effective messaging while entertaining, this play deserves production where the subject matter requires attention. Well done - bringing this bit of darkness into the light!

    ”
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FLURK Female. The shopkeeper. Part sweet kindergarten teacher, part
demon.

RAMIFORM A wood troll.

OLIVIA Female. Just a lost human.

BROB DINGNAGIAN A Bedbrung. (Not a bed bug.) A creature that gives children
nightmares.

Development History

  • Reading, Heartland Theatre, Normal, IL, 2024