The Zoo Farce

Written By: Jon Jory and Michael Bigelow Dixon

Length: 30-35 minutes

Cast Size: 13-21 actors (suggested casting: 9F, 4M)

Genre: Comedy

Sub-Genre: Farce

Synopsis:
It is the best of times, it is the worst of times for the “biggest little zoo in New Jersey.” The good news is that it’s Public Appreciation Day, lots of entertainments are planned, and the zoo expects to receive its official accreditation. The bad news is the animals are escaping their cages and the rhinos, cheetahs, and penguins are chasing the acrobats, clowns, and food vendors. It's up t...Read More

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Acting Edition Book A published paperback edition of the play. Use for perusal reading or production purposes.	$10.99	$0
Stage Manager Edition A published edition of the play in a 3-ring binder, single-sided with extra-wide margins for taking notes. Great for stage managers and directors.	$24.99	$0
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Type of Script	Price	Total
Acting Edition Book A published paperback edition of the play. Use for perusal reading or production purposes.	$10.99	$0
Stage Manager Edition A published edition of the play in a 3-ring binder, single-sided with extra-wide margins for taking notes. Great for stage managers and directors.	$24.99	$0
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Product specification details
Genre	Comedy
Sub-genre	Farce
Length Type	One-Act
Theme	Absurd, Workplace
Cast Size	13-21 actors (suggested casting: 9F, 4M)
Approx. Running Time	30-35 minutes
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* Minimum Royalty: $55.00 / performance

Script PDF: $10.00

Acting Edition Book: $10.99

Stage Manager Edition: $24.99

* Listed royalties are minimum rates for non-professional and school productions. Actual rates will be calculated during checkout. Professional rates are determined after an application is submitted.

It is the best of times, it is the worst of times for the “biggest little zoo in New Jersey.” The good news is that it’s Public Appreciation Day, lots of entertainments are planned, and the zoo expects to receive its official accreditation. The bad news is the animals are escaping their cages and the rhinos, cheetahs, and penguins are chasing the acrobats, clowns, and food vendors. It's up to zoo CEO Prudence Matterhorn to set things right – for both animals and humans – but first she must experience a much-needed change of heart.

High School Theatre Teacher, Milan, OH
4/18/23

Theatre Education at its best

The script is cleverly written, entertaining without being silly, and a pleasant change from much of the material that is currently being written specifically for young performers. Although, I am thrilled that authors and publishers are embracing these young performers. When I started directing, almost 50 years ago, there were few quality scripts written specifically with young performers in mind. I have directed several of Jon Jory's one acts in the past and am a great fan of his work. The script gave me an opportunity to teach the basics of voice, line delivery, characterization and comic timing. My cast members learned from each performance and the audience loved it. Also, I appreciate the PDF script and the ability to make copies.