Curse of the Werewolf

by David Ramón Zayas

In this one-act Theatre Of Choice play, YOU are one of three young triplets in a fantasy Victorian London, charged with saving your sister from succumbing to THE CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF, placed on your family by a vindictive witch. Vote in real-time with fellow audience members on your quest, and try to get the best of eight possible endings!

Seek help from a renowned Doctor with medical prowess and an open mind...

In this one-act Theatre Of Choice play, YOU are one of three young triplets in a fantasy Victorian London, charged with saving your sister from succumbing to THE CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF, placed on your family by a vindictive witch. Vote in real-time with fellow audience members on your quest, and try to get the best of eight possible endings!

Seek help from a renowned Doctor with medical prowess and an open mind; a rival Witch with an axe to grind and intimate knowledge of counter-curses; and a secret society of Hunters who helped your parents fight this curse when you were mere infants.

Every choice you make affects your odds of success, with each triplet facing one final choice that determines whether they were successful in gathering assistance. This Pivotal Choice determines who lives and dies in each of the possible Finales, so choose wisely on your path for the best hope of saving your sister and breaking the curse once and for all!

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Curse of the Werewolf

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  • Tyler Joseph Rossi: Curse of the Werewolf by David Ramón Zayas
    “

    I had the pleasure of seeing this as part of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival. It was my first time experiencing a Choose Your Own Play, but it was easy to tell that David's piece is a masterclass in how to write in that style. The play really leans into the camp of a fantasy and horror story and is full of laughs. The play holds a surprising amount of tension for audiences, coming from the choices they force the characters to make throughout the play's runtime.

    My only regret is not being able to see it more than once.

    I had the pleasure of seeing this as part of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival. It was my first time experiencing a Choose Your Own Play, but it was easy to tell that David's piece is a masterclass in how to write in that style. The play really leans into the camp of a fantasy and horror story and is full of laughs. The play holds a surprising amount of tension for audiences, coming from the choices they force the characters to make throughout the play's runtime.

    My only regret is not being able to see it more than once.

    ”

Character Information

A cast of 12 is based on most actors doubling as minor characters in various scenes. For a larger cast, these roles can each be played by individual actors. As written, the Host does not play any other character, but if it works for your production, go nuts! For a cast of 7, it is recommended that the TRIPLETS do not double. The other four actors play all other roles, including the Host.
  • FIRSTBORN
    One of the TRIPLETS. Over-confident and under-stressed.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
  • MIDDLEBORN
    One of the TRIPLETS. Over-analyzing and under-appreciated.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
  • LASTBORN
    One of the TRIPLETS. Over-imaginative and under-estimated.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
  • LUCINDA
    Oldest sister of the triplets, raised them since infancy after parents succumbed to the curse.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • BASIL
    Late father to Lucinda and the Triplets
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • WITCH
    A rogue WITCH who has cursed Lucinda. True name is Turnevessia.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • EKATHRA
    a second witch with many reasons to hate Turnevessia.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • SIR ABBERINGDONTON ST. JAMES IV
    A doctor of some renown and old friend to Basil
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • BLYTHEWICK CORIANDER
    A doctor of no renown and few friends.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • BOLDERFORTH HUNTSWAITHE
    A noble lord who presides over a secret society of supernatural hunters.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • MAURICE
    A taciturn hunter in league with Bolderforth.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • THE HOST
    Master of Ceremonies. Guides audience through all voting with quick wit.
  • OTHER SUNDRY CHARACTERS
    Tone-setters, world-builders, exposition-dealers, cackling birds, and maybe a dead body or two

Development History

  • Workshop, Harrisburg Fringe Festival, 2023

Production History

  • Community Theater, Off Pitt Street Theater, 2024