Overview

Synopsis

The Little Theatre follows four students and their coach as they prepare for a speech and debate tournament. Three of the students are genuinely interested in the activity, but a fourth—Chris—is a former jock—is only involved because his mother wants him to overcome his stutter, and believes public speaking will help him to do so. Unable to join in the athletics that used to bring him glory, he's reluctantly joined this group, a group which he views with some condescension. When Chris is teamed with Cathy in a dramatic interpretation, she urges him to confront his alienation and negative attitudes. It becomes a start for dealing with others and even himself.

Show Information

Book
Con Chapman
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2002
Genres
Drama
Settings
Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
The present, American High School
Cast Size
small
Licensor
Eldridge Publishing
Ideal For
High School, Middle School, Includes Early Teen, Late Teen, Adult Characters, Small Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Cathy McClennen

Lead

Female

Spoken

Chris Higgins

Lead

Male

Spoken

Mr. / Ms. Wheatley

Supporting

Either Gender

Spoken

Patty

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Charles

Supporting

Male

Spoken

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher