37 Origami Bees

by Kieran Khanna

Script Updated 5/12/25

TEN MINUTE - The Queen Bee of the origami bee colony is looking for a husband. Will she find her match? Or will she realize that she doesn’t need a man to be happy?

Written for the 2025 Playwrights Thriving shared title challenge.

Script Updated 5/12/25

TEN MINUTE - The Queen Bee of the origami bee colony is looking for a husband. Will she find her match? Or will she realize that she doesn’t need a man to be happy?

Written for the 2025 Playwrights Thriving shared title challenge.

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37 Origami Bees

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  • Craig Houk: 37 Origami Bees by Kieran Khanna
    “

    In Kieran Khanna's 37 Origami Bees, the Queen Bee is bold, witty, and completely over the dating scene. Her search for a King Bee is both hilarious and heartbreaking, capturing the universal desire for love and validation. Her journey from desperation to empowerment is relatable and inspiring. Nicely done.

    In Kieran Khanna's 37 Origami Bees, the Queen Bee is bold, witty, and completely over the dating scene. Her search for a King Bee is both hilarious and heartbreaking, capturing the universal desire for love and validation. Her journey from desperation to empowerment is relatable and inspiring. Nicely done.

    ”
  • Aly Kantor: 37 Origami Bees by Kieran Khanna
    “

    A phenomenally funny romp through a fantastical world of origami creatures, in which a Queen Bee's quest for a king transforms into something heartwarming and empowering... and there are some really funny sex jokes in there, too! Along the way, we meet some spectacularly funny suitors that actors will be clamoring to play, ripe for bold acting choices! If I had to describe this theatrical journey in one word I would call it FUN!

    A phenomenally funny romp through a fantastical world of origami creatures, in which a Queen Bee's quest for a king transforms into something heartwarming and empowering... and there are some really funny sex jokes in there, too! Along the way, we meet some spectacularly funny suitors that actors will be clamoring to play, ripe for bold acting choices! If I had to describe this theatrical journey in one word I would call it FUN!

    ”
  • Claudia Haas: 37 Origami Bees by Kieran Khanna
    “

    Physical and silly and sweet as honey. The queen bee may be looking for love in all the wrong places but what she finds is a loving reminder for all of us. Love is all around. And how fun is an origami set!

    Physical and silly and sweet as honey. The queen bee may be looking for love in all the wrong places but what she finds is a loving reminder for all of us. Love is all around. And how fun is an origami set!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Queen Bee
    She is the queen of the bee colony, she knows what she wants and will do anything to get it. However, she also tends to get frustrated and emotional when things don't go her way.
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Beatrice
    Beatrice is the queen’s secretary, she is in charge of seeking potential candidates for the queen.

    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Roger
    Roger is one of the potential candidates for the queen. He presents himself as messy, wild, and he sucks at kung fu.
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Craig
    Another potential candidate for the queen. Built like steel, looks like a
    supermodel on the cover of a magazine, but he’s not exactly what people expect. Don’t judge a book by
    its cover.
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Playwrights Thriving, 2025