997 Pieces

by Toby Malone

Welcome to the high-stakes arena of senior citizens' competitive jigsaw puzzle building.

Welcome to the high-stakes arena of senior citizens' competitive jigsaw puzzle building.

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997 Pieces

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  • Steven G. Martin: 997 Pieces

    I love this comedy! "997 Pieces" has exactly what you want in a laugh-out-loud comedy: selfish, conniving characters being spoilsports, lots of physical action and lots of conflict, and the sweetest vindication that is perfectly played at the end. This is a tremendous 10-minute comedy that should have a long production list. Bravo, Toby Malone!

    I love this comedy! "997 Pieces" has exactly what you want in a laugh-out-loud comedy: selfish, conniving characters being spoilsports, lots of physical action and lots of conflict, and the sweetest vindication that is perfectly played at the end. This is a tremendous 10-minute comedy that should have a long production list. Bravo, Toby Malone!

  • Emily Siegel: 997 Pieces

    The fact that these senior characters are written for high school students makes the play 1000% funnier. I laughed so much while reading; this is such an entertaining play!

    The fact that these senior characters are written for high school students makes the play 1000% funnier. I laughed so much while reading; this is such an entertaining play!

  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: 997 Pieces

    Well this is adorable. There is so much physical comedy in this short piece, as well as visual gags. I think the visual I am most delighted by is that one of these three seniors (who are meant to be played by high schoolers) wears a toupee. I don't know if a toupee on top of a teenager's hair is what's intended, but it's what I pictured in my mind, and I'm into it. Who knew completing a puzzle could be so funny (or so stressful)? This short is a breath of fresh air that would be a crowd pleaser!

    Well this is adorable. There is so much physical comedy in this short piece, as well as visual gags. I think the visual I am most delighted by is that one of these three seniors (who are meant to be played by high schoolers) wears a toupee. I don't know if a toupee on top of a teenager's hair is what's intended, but it's what I pictured in my mind, and I'm into it. Who knew completing a puzzle could be so funny (or so stressful)? This short is a breath of fresh air that would be a crowd pleaser!

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Character Information

  • Sidney
    An elderly person. Deaf and wears thick glasses and is prone to getting lost in his memories. Always bullied by the other two. Can be cast to be performed by anyone of any gender.
    Character Age
    80+, but played by a young person
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Morgan
    An elderly person. Stooped and slower, and has forgotten to put his dentures in.Higher in the hierarchy than SIDNEY but only just. Can be cast to be performed by anyone of any gender.
    Character Age
    80+, but played by a young person
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Harper
    An elderly person. Moves nimbly, wears a toupee and wields a little notebook. Very much the alpha of the group. Can be cast to be performed by anyone of any gender.
    Character Age
    80+, but played by a young person
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any

Development History

  • Type Commission, Organization Wexford School for the Performing Arts, Year 2022

Production History