Fred Tacon

Fred Tacon

I am a playwright, composer, director, and performer in the Greater Cincinnati region with 30+ years in the theatre. I have a passion for musicals and theatre for young audiences, and that has been the focus of most of my work. I hope you enjoy what I have written.

Plays

  • Stabbed in the Backwards by Fred Tacon
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    6
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    Genre: comedy, farce + 2 more
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    Keyword: murder mystery, 10-minute play + 3 more
    Genre: comedy, farce, mystery/thriller, parody/spoof
    Keyword: murder mystery, 10-minute play, told backwards, comedy, Farce
    The butler sits at a table playing chess. Around him, a billionaire and his guests lie dead. But what happened? Wouldn't you like to know!
  • Puddle Jumpers by Fred Tacon
    Recommendations: 2
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    Cast: 
    3
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    Genre: comedy, musical
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    Keyword: musical, teenagers + 5 more
    Genre: comedy, musical
    Keyword: musical, teenagers, girls, pop rocks, rain, umbrella, school bus stop
    TEN MINUTE MUSICAL: Three very different teenage girls get caught in the rain at a bus stop under one umbrella. Can they make the best of the situation, or will their bickering leave them all wet? Fun, energetic songs include Share Your Umbrella, Stuck With You, and Jump In a Puddle.
  • Swan Pond by Fred Tacon
    Cast: 
    5–6
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    Genre: adaptation, comedy + 2 more
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    Keyword: tya, Theatre for Young Audiences + 4 more
    Genre: adaptation, comedy, fable/folktale, young audiences
    Keyword: tya, Theatre for Young Audiences, comedy, one act, swan, Swan Lake
    Odette and Odile are twin sisters who couldn’t be more different. When their wizard father accidentally casts a curse that changes them into birds, the girls and their dad must find a way to reverse the spell before they are stuck that way forever. Inspired by Swan Lake, this silly yet heart-felt play for young audiences shows the importance of kindness and the meaning of true love.
  • Rent-A-Stiff by Fred Tacon
    Recommendations: 2
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    Cast: 
    3–6
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    Genre: comedy, dark comedy + 3 more
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    Keyword: macabre, comedy + 4 more
    Genre: comedy, dark comedy, holiday, horror, radio drama
    Keyword: macabre, comedy, halloween, holiday, 10-minute play, Human Taxidermy Specialists
    Mr. Ut, the proprietor of a human taxidermy rental company, is at risk of losing his livelihood due to aging inventory and new competition. But, he makes shocking discovery that just might save his business. This macabre comedy is well-suited for themed evenings of short plays for Halloween, horror, or simply the strange and unusual.

    See the Supporting Video section for the 2022 Stories Found podcast production.
  • Moonbow Bride by Fred Tacon
    Recommendations: 3
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    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: dark comedy, drama + 2 more
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    Keyword: ghost story, mystery
    Genre: dark comedy, drama, fable/folktale, mystery/thriller
    Keyword: ghost story, mystery
    TEN MINUTE PLAY: Greg sits on the edge of a cliff overlooking Cumberland Falls. He considers jumping. Marisa arrives but doesn't try to stop him. They each have their reasons to be there, but will either one leave there alive? Inspired by a Kentucky ghost story.
  • Second Story Jobs by Fred Tacon
    Recommendations: 1
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    Cast: 
    2–3
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    Genre: comedy
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    Keyword: tooth fairy
    Genre: comedy
    Keyword: tooth fairy
    TEN MINUTE PLAY: After falling in the bathroom and losing a tooth, Huey puts it under his pillow. He didn’t really expect anyone to show up, especially not her. 2 onstage roles. 1 voice over (can be live or pre-recorded).
  • Day Four by Fred Tacon
    Cast: 
    2
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    Genre: comedy
    Genre: comedy
    TWO MINUTE PLAY: Just a lark. It really happened, so I wrote a play about it. A guy (me) is attempting to participate in the 31 Plays in 31 Days challenge, and he forgets to write a play on day four.