The Quest of Queen Thomas

Play

New Work
Writers: Brit Christopher

Overview

Show Information

Category
Play
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2017
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Fantasy/Imaginary
Time & Place
Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Ideal for
Middle School, High School, Regional Theatre, Community Theatre, College/University
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes early teen, late teen characters

Synopsis

The Quest of Queen Thomas is a one-act play that follows Thomas, a 10-year-old child identifying as female. Her struggles with acceptance from her peers and support from her mother leave her wrapped up in an imaginary world of escape. In her fantasy world, she is Queen. With her sidekick Bartholomew, The Queen embarks on a quest to retrieve the her crown, stolen by the evil witch. The Queen and Bartholomew must battle foes along the way, using courage and wit to persevere on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Will The Queen retrieve her crown and defeat the evil witch? And what does the real world have in store for Thomas?

Lead Characters


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