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Synopsis

When his beloved beagle is destroyed after a rabid rampage, CB is plunged into such a depression that a literal raincloud starts to follow him around. Suddenly introspective and concerned with the afterlife, he is no longer satisfied with his high school status as a good-looking bully. Writing without hope to a childhood pen pal who has never written back, CB confesses his doubts and fears, and describes his daily interactions with his community: his angst-ridden performance artist sister, aggressive buddy Matt, mean girls Marcy and Tricia, and stoned philosopher Van. When he unexpectedly connects with Beethoven, a childhood friend who had become a target of his group’s homophobic bullying, CB thinks he’s found both a relationship and a means to rebel against his predictable, doormat persona… but he may have to lose everything to gain peace of mind. Sex, drugs, bullying, mental illness, toxic friendships, and dead dogs. are not the first things which come to mind when we think about the children of Charles Schultz’s iconic comic strip, but Bert V. Royal’s Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead is genuine and genuinely moving update for the “Peanuts” gang. a heartfelt comedic drama and strong ensemble piece which explores the challenges of high school, and growing up.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2004
Genres
Drama, Dark Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
contemporary (2000s), a school, a doghouse, a wall
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, High School, Professional Theatre, Includes Late Teen, Early Teen Characters, Medium Cast

Context

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

CB

Lead

Male

Spoken

CB's Sister

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Van

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Matt

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Marcy

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Tricia

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Van's Sister

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Beethoven

Supporting

Male

Spoken

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