Be My Little Baby

by John Perovich

FULL LENGTH: Johnny has endured years of homeschooling from his overprotective Mother while his sister Heather gets to go to school. Johnny finds relief with LaRue, an imaginary friend. When Heather's boyfriend Bobby threatens to harm her and her best friend, Johnny turns to LaRue for advice that is literally out of this world. BE MY LITTLE BABY is a dark comedy about acceptance, astral projection, and cowboys.

FULL LENGTH: Johnny has endured years of homeschooling from his overprotective Mother while his sister Heather gets to go to school. Johnny finds relief with LaRue, an imaginary friend. When Heather's boyfriend Bobby threatens to harm her and her best friend, Johnny turns to LaRue for advice that is literally out of this world. BE MY LITTLE BABY is a dark comedy about acceptance, astral projection, and cowboys.

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Be My Little Baby

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  • Ashley Naftule: Be My Little Baby by John Perovich
    “

    A striking blend of sentiment and surreality, Be My Little Baby takes cowboys off the range and puts them on the astral plane. A unique take on a coming-of-age story full of interesting characters and indelible images, the BMLB would give adventurous actors, directors, and designers plenty of opportunities to try out some new tricks.

    A striking blend of sentiment and surreality, Be My Little Baby takes cowboys off the range and puts them on the astral plane. A unique take on a coming-of-age story full of interesting characters and indelible images, the BMLB would give adventurous actors, directors, and designers plenty of opportunities to try out some new tricks.

    ”
  • Ilana Lydia: Be My Little Baby by John Perovich
    “

    Be my little baby has truly nuanced characters that were a blast to bring to life as a director. Strange, quirky, endearing, and bold are some of the words I would use to describe it. While some of the dialogue is literally raving about baked beans, it's just a cover for urgent, heartfelt drama. Make a point to read this one--the astral projection alone is worth it.

    Be my little baby has truly nuanced characters that were a blast to bring to life as a director. Strange, quirky, endearing, and bold are some of the words I would use to describe it. While some of the dialogue is literally raving about baked beans, it's just a cover for urgent, heartfelt drama. Make a point to read this one--the astral projection alone is worth it.

    ”
  • Adam Seidel: Be My Little Baby by John Perovich
    “

    This is such a fun script and contains elements you rarely ever see in plays. Imaginative, relatable and just a little weird in a very good way. Highly recommend.

    This is such a fun script and contains elements you rarely ever see in plays. Imaginative, relatable and just a little weird in a very good way. Highly recommend.

    ”
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Character Information

The play can be cast with performers in their 20s playing the indicated ages for the roles. Mom and LaRue should be played by actors in their 40s.
  • JOHNNY
    Helpless - "I'm not a baby"
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • BOBBY
    Bad news - "Be my little baby"
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • WENDY
    Anxious - "I'm nobody's baby"
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • HEATHER
    Low self-image - "I'm your baby, right?"
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • MOM
    Unstable - "You're my little baby, Johnny"
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • LARUE
    Helpful - "Everybody is somebody's baby"
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Valdez Last Frontier Theatre Conference, 2015
  • Reading, Arizona State University, 2015

Production History

  • Community Theater, Space 55, 2016

Awards

  • Best Original Script
    AriZoni Theatre Award
    Finalist
    2019