The Trouble With Maisie

by Greg Lam and Walt McGough

10 MINUTE - The relationship of two siblings is threatened by the reappearance of an obnoxious ventriloquist's dummy named Maisie. Co-authored by Walt McGough.

THE TROUBLE WITH MAISIE is an outrageous look at the perils of relationships, familial, human, and otherwise.

10 MINUTE - The relationship of two siblings is threatened by the reappearance of an obnoxious ventriloquist's dummy named Maisie. Co-authored by Walt McGough.

THE TROUBLE WITH MAISIE is an outrageous look at the perils of relationships, familial, human, and otherwise.

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The Trouble With Maisie

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  • Cassie M. Seinuk: The Trouble With Maisie by Greg Lam and Walt McGough
    “

    I love this play. I remember seeing it years ago at the Boston Theater Marathon and I still think about it. I just opened it up to refresh my memory and once again I was delighted by the craftsmanship in this play. Lam and McGough establishe siblings beautifully, and then the magic of Maisie takes this play above the others. This story could be told as melodrama, but instead, it's a hilarious take on sibling rivalry and the power of a puppet. These playwrights are a powerhouse together!

    I love this play. I remember seeing it years ago at the Boston Theater Marathon and I still think about it. I just opened it up to refresh my memory and once again I was delighted by the craftsmanship in this play. Lam and McGough establishe siblings beautifully, and then the magic of Maisie takes this play above the others. This story could be told as melodrama, but instead, it's a hilarious take on sibling rivalry and the power of a puppet. These playwrights are a powerhouse together!

    ”
  • Eve Lyons: The Trouble With Maisie by Greg Lam and Walt McGough
    “

    I got to see this play in the Boston Theater Marathon and it worked really well. Fun concept, and the role of Maisie is a a fun challenge for an actress to pull off well.

    I got to see this play in the Boston Theater Marathon and it worked really well. Fun concept, and the role of Maisie is a a fun challenge for an actress to pull off well.

    ”

Character Information

  • Reese
    A low rent performer set to go on stage.
    20-45
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
  • Colby
    Reece's sibling. Also in the same age range. Not dressed to go on stage.
    20-50
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
  • Maisie
    A female performer dressed to go with Reece's outfit.
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Fringe, Boston Theatre Marathon, 2019
  • Professional, Fresh Ink Theatre, 2018