GONE AWAY IS THE BLUEBIRD (10-MINUTE PLAY)

by Adam Richter

(TEN-MINUTE PLAY)

BOYD the elf is taking care of kids on the good list. They have second thoughts.

Written for the Playwrights Thriving Secret Santa Title Swap 2024. Title generously given by Peter Fenton.

(TEN-MINUTE PLAY)

BOYD the elf is taking care of kids on the good list. They have second thoughts.

Written for the Playwrights Thriving Secret Santa Title Swap 2024. Title generously given by Peter Fenton.

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GONE AWAY IS THE BLUEBIRD (10-MINUTE PLAY)

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  • Debra A. Cole: GONE AWAY IS THE BLUEBIRD (10-MINUTE PLAY) by Adam Richter
    “

    A NEW HOLIDAY CLASSIC! ADAM RICHTER gives a glimpse into the lives of elves... Santa's elves. Between the modern pop music references and the clever use of humor, true happiness will certainly be found in the this short play.

    A NEW HOLIDAY CLASSIC! ADAM RICHTER gives a glimpse into the lives of elves... Santa's elves. Between the modern pop music references and the clever use of humor, true happiness will certainly be found in the this short play.

    ”
  • Steven G. Martin: GONE AWAY IS THE BLUEBIRD (10-MINUTE PLAY) by Adam Richter
    “

    Richter has created a funny, touching play about the differences between materialism and true happiness. The mashup of a record store, Christmas elves, tons of pop culture music references is a delight.

    Richter has created a funny, touching play about the differences between materialism and true happiness. The mashup of a record store, Christmas elves, tons of pop culture music references is a delight.

    ”
  • Matthew Weaver: GONE AWAY IS THE BLUEBIRD (10-MINUTE PLAY) by Adam Richter
    “

    "Anything but Christmas music." Credit Richter with presenting a perspective that had never occurred to me - it would get awfully repetitive at the North Pole with nothing but holly jolly jingles playing non-stop. Better yet, catch an elf (or two) in the act of finding a little bit of merry respite amongst the tunes, and you've got a rich scenario indeed for any holiday play festival daring to delve into the secret lives of elves.

    "Anything but Christmas music." Credit Richter with presenting a perspective that had never occurred to me - it would get awfully repetitive at the North Pole with nothing but holly jolly jingles playing non-stop. Better yet, catch an elf (or two) in the act of finding a little bit of merry respite amongst the tunes, and you've got a rich scenario indeed for any holiday play festival daring to delve into the secret lives of elves.

    ”
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Character Information

CLERK, BOYD and DRYVILLE are gender non-specific and may be played by any actor of any race, ethnicity, gender identity, age or ability. Diversity in casting is expected.
  • CLERK
    Any adult age
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • BOYD
    BOYD is a former human who became an elf. As such, they can be any adult 30 or older (though this isn't a requirement), any race, ethnicity, body type, gender identity or ability.
    30s to 80s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • DRYVILLE
    DRYVILLE is, like BOYD, a former human turned elf. They can be of any adult age, race, ethnicity, gender identity or ability, but ideally should be at least a little older than BOYD. Or not. Do Santa's elves age?
    30s to 80s
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+