Fable Group

by Andrew Martineau

(15 MINUTES) A group of fairy tale characters meets regularly in a group therapy session. A new member, Jack, joins the group and creates consternation for the other members, including Hansel and Gretel, who are dealing with father issues, Snow, a recently divorced princess, and Pinocchio, who has trouble with issues of honesty and trust. The play ends with a gun stand-off between Jack and the others, who work...

(15 MINUTES) A group of fairy tale characters meets regularly in a group therapy session. A new member, Jack, joins the group and creates consternation for the other members, including Hansel and Gretel, who are dealing with father issues, Snow, a recently divorced princess, and Pinocchio, who has trouble with issues of honesty and trust. The play ends with a gun stand-off between Jack and the others, who work to circumvent Jack's mother/anger issues.

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  • Dan West: Fable Group

    It's not easy growing up in a fairy tale world. In this short play, five young characters from fable join in a group therapy setting where they work with their therapist Camille on mommy/daddy issues, substance addiction, and pathological mythomania to hilarious effect. Jack (of Beanstalk fame) is the latest trouble teen to join the group, and his arrival threaten to throw the whole lot into a downward spiral of chaos and violence.

    It's not easy growing up in a fairy tale world. In this short play, five young characters from fable join in a group therapy setting where they work with their therapist Camille on mommy/daddy issues, substance addiction, and pathological mythomania to hilarious effect. Jack (of Beanstalk fame) is the latest trouble teen to join the group, and his arrival threaten to throw the whole lot into a downward spiral of chaos and violence.

  • Neil Radtke: Fable Group

    This play offers a captivating exploration of trauma and resilience within a twisted fairy tale framework. Martineau uses very skillful storytelling and authentic dialogue to delve into the complexities of healing and personal growth. I really enjoyed this play. Excellent!

    This play offers a captivating exploration of trauma and resilience within a twisted fairy tale framework. Martineau uses very skillful storytelling and authentic dialogue to delve into the complexities of healing and personal growth. I really enjoyed this play. Excellent!

  • James Perry: Fable Group

    This play delves into the psychological impact of traumatic childhood experiences on the characters. Each character, representing familiar fairy tale figures, copes with their unique traumas, from abusive stepmothers to imprisonment in gingerbread houses. The therapy session becomes a space for them to confront and heal from their pasts.

    This play delves into the psychological impact of traumatic childhood experiences on the characters. Each character, representing familiar fairy tale figures, copes with their unique traumas, from abusive stepmothers to imprisonment in gingerbread houses. The therapy session becomes a space for them to confront and heal from their pasts.

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Character Information

  • Pinocchio
    a puppet turned boy and now a man; compulsive liar
    Character Age
    20s -30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    (assigned male at birth - not relevant)
  • Snow
    a troubled princess; complexion-conscious
    Character Age
    20s -30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    a cis Female
  • Hansel
    traumatized by stepmother/witch
    Character Age
    teens-20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Gretel
    traumatized by stepmother/witch
    Character Age
    teens-20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    (assigned female at birth)
  • Camille
    a therapist
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    (assigned female at birth)
  • Jack
    has mother issues
    Character Age
    teens-20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    (assigned male at birth - not relevant)
  • Jack
    has mother issues
    Character Age
    teens-20s

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Watermelon One-Act Festival, Year 2018
  • Type University, Organization Laugh/Riot Performing Arts Theatre at University of Edinboro (PA), Year 2014