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Synopsis

Not often does a play come along whose main character is a 200-pound chimpanzee, but Trevor is just that. The titular character is an 11-year-old washed-up show business chimp who now lives with his loving mother, Sandra, and creates chaos in the neighborhood. Sandra’s frightened neighbor Ashley and local sheriff Jim think he’d be better off in a sanctuary, but Sandra won’t have it. Trevor is an absurd comedy that feels much like a sitcom but also a poignant reflection on success, humanity, and understanding. The play was inspired by the real-life story of Travis, a former Hollywood chimpanzee.

Show Information

Book
Nick Jones
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2013
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A home in rural America, 2009
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
Playscripts, inc
Ideal For
Community Theatre, College/University, Ensemble Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Trevor

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Sandra

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Jim Babbett

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Oliver

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Ashley

Ensemble

Female

Non-singer

P.A.

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Morgan Fairchild

Ensemble

Female

Non-singer

Jerry

Ensemble

Male

Non-singer

Songs

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A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Scenes

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright