OvEn - Revenge of the Gretel Scouts

by Melissa Milich

This is a non-Shakespeare version of my previous play, OvEn, in which two girls get into big trouble selling cookies door-to-door when they encounter a cannibal and have to use their wits to escape. It is a feminist recast of Hansel and Gretel. Think Romy and Michele sell Girl Scout cookies.

This is a non-Shakespeare version of my previous play, OvEn, in which two girls get into big trouble selling cookies door-to-door when they encounter a cannibal and have to use their wits to escape. It is a feminist recast of Hansel and Gretel. Think Romy and Michele sell Girl Scout cookies.

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OvEn - Revenge of the Gretel Scouts

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  • Paul Donnelly: OvEn - Revenge of the Gretel Scouts by Melissa Milich
    “

    What a gloriously fractured fairy tale! Gretel and Hansel scouts are but one of the clever conceits running through this most entertaining script. It is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and still makes real points about gender stereotypes and body image. There are four delicious (see what I did there) characters who are a delight to encounter. Any audience for this play will live happily ever after.

    What a gloriously fractured fairy tale! Gretel and Hansel scouts are but one of the clever conceits running through this most entertaining script. It is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and still makes real points about gender stereotypes and body image. There are four delicious (see what I did there) characters who are a delight to encounter. Any audience for this play will live happily ever after.

    ”
  • Susan Lerner: OvEn - Revenge of the Gretel Scouts by Melissa Milich
    “

    Another great little romp from Ms. Milich. Clever dialogue and great rhythm. Clueless and yet believable characters. I laughed throughout. Would be such fun to see it on the stage.

    Another great little romp from Ms. Milich. Clever dialogue and great rhythm. Clueless and yet believable characters. I laughed throughout. Would be such fun to see it on the stage.

    ”
  • Debra A. Cole: OvEn - Revenge of the Gretel Scouts by Melissa Milich
    “

    PRICELESS! THIS needs to be staged. Audiences will love the witty banter as well as the delightful and delicious ending. LONG LIVE THE GRETEL SCOUTS! How do I become a member?

    PRICELESS! THIS needs to be staged. Audiences will love the witty banter as well as the delightful and delicious ending. LONG LIVE THE GRETEL SCOUTS! How do I become a member?

    ”
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4 actors 2 female, one male, and the witch can be played by a gender unspecified or nonbinary actor.

Development History

  • Workshop, La Jolla Playhouse, 2023
  • Reading, Tiger's Heart Players, 2023

Production History

  • Community Theater, Open Door Playhouse (Podcast) November 1, 2023

Awards

  • New Works Festival
    Santa Monica's Morgan-Wixson Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2023