COBBLE ME THIS - COMEDY

by Deb Meyer

Question: When should you help someone out, and when should you step back and let them solve their own problems? Introducing two quirky Bryndals. Mythical creatures, humans can't see or hear. Mais, an incessant enabler, fixated on problem solving for Fergus, a cranky injured cobbler. Fern would rather go fishing. Panic sets in when Mais discovers not only have they run out of leather, to cobble shoes, but Fergus...

Question: When should you help someone out, and when should you step back and let them solve their own problems? Introducing two quirky Bryndals. Mythical creatures, humans can't see or hear. Mais, an incessant enabler, fixated on problem solving for Fergus, a cranky injured cobbler. Fern would rather go fishing. Panic sets in when Mais discovers not only have they run out of leather, to cobble shoes, but Fergus’ wife, Emelia has walked out on him. Add Sydney the Snitcher to the mix, and watch the shenanigans abound.
Comedy 90 minutes.
Setting: An imaginery village in the Scottish Highlands. Time: 1700's.
Cast: 5 - 3 Flexible, 1 female, 1 male.

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COBBLE ME THIS - COMEDY

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  • Morey Norkin: COBBLE ME THIS - COMEDY by Deb Meyer
    “

    What a delight! Set in the Scottish highlands with a pair of spritely Bryndals, this charming fairytale will have you smiling from start to finish. I couldn’t help reading this with my best (which is terrible) Scottish accent. I’m delighted to see that this play will have a production next year. It’s deserving of many more.

    What a delight! Set in the Scottish highlands with a pair of spritely Bryndals, this charming fairytale will have you smiling from start to finish. I couldn’t help reading this with my best (which is terrible) Scottish accent. I’m delighted to see that this play will have a production next year. It’s deserving of many more.

    ”
  • Anastasia Wild: COBBLE ME THIS - COMEDY by Deb Meyer
    “

    For any fairytale fans, this play is a delight to read. A brilliant mix of fairytale twists, loveable characters, and perspectives on enabling versus growth in relationships. It offers plenty of fun for directors, actors, and audience as the story unfolds!

    For any fairytale fans, this play is a delight to read. A brilliant mix of fairytale twists, loveable characters, and perspectives on enabling versus growth in relationships. It offers plenty of fun for directors, actors, and audience as the story unfolds!

    ”

Character Information

1 Female, 1 Male, 3 flexible roles
Feel free to change pronouns in the script to reflect the actor.
  • MAIS
    A fictitious woodland creature known as a Bryndal. They can't be seen or heard by humans. They have pointy ears and wear paisley vests, black knickers, colorful socks and sensible shoes. Mais is an incessant enabler and is fashion conscious.
    20+
    Any race / ethnicity
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • FERN
    Also a Bryndal and dresses accordingly. They are Mais' life-long friend. Witty and over the top sarcastic. Loves to go fishing.
    20+
    Any race / ethnicity
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
  • EMELIA
    Female. 40-50 years old. Married to Fergus. Scottish accent. She's discontent and wants to travel.
    40-70
    Any race / ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • FERGUS
    Scottish accent. A cranky, injured cobbler.
    40+
    Any race / ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • SYDNEY THE SNITCHER
    This character may be played by an actor of any gender. Feel free to change the pronouns in the script to fit the actor. Half human, half Bryndal. Nervous and twitchy.
    20+
    Any race / ethnicity
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Development History

  • Reading, Playwrights Ink, Madison, WI, 2022
  • Reading, Synergywrights, 2022
  • Reading, Madison area playwrights group, 2022

Production History

  • Community Theater, Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre, 2025