For more details on any play please click on its title. The full script of most plays is available as a PDF. If you
have questions about any of the plays below, or are interested in obtaining performance rights, please contact me at
James@playwrighting.org.
For published plays please contact the specified publisher for performance rights. For unpublished plays the royalty rates are
negotiable; simply email me with the details of your planned production and we can work out a fair and affordable rate.
I am interested first and foremost in seeing these works performed and enjoyed by audiences everywhere.
Full-Length Plays
THE PRINCESS AND THE MOON: A FAIRYTALE
In her quest to reach the moon Princess Lizzy faces trolls, giants, and her own Herald-turned-Villain!
Comedy; 90 minutes; Total Cast: 24 (9 women, 4 men, 11 men or women; extras and some doubling possible)
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
The adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad are brought to life in this new adaptation of the children's classic.
Drama; 90 minutes; Total Cast: 21 (2 women, 1 man, 18 men or women; extras and doubling possible)
MASTERMINDS
A comedic collision between three writers and their living creations.
Comedy; 75 minutes; Total Cast: 5 (1 woman, 5 men)
ACE OF DIAMONDS
The theft of the mysterious Bloodstone ruby brings six guilty strangers together in murder.
Mystery; 75 minutes; Total Cast: 6 (3 women, 3 men)
A SLIP IN TIME
Detective Datch Hudson receives a warning from the future, but will it be enough to
prevent murder?
Mystery; 90 minutes; Total Cast: 14 (4 women, 7 men, 3 men or women; doubling possible)
REXQUE FUTURUS
King Arthur wakes for one day to determine if the world is ready for his return.
Drama; 100 minutes; Total Cast: 18 (4 women, 2 men, 12 men or women; doubling possible)
ReFUSION: TALE OF THE ORACLE
Three traveling players share a fantastical tale brought to a startling conclusion by an unexpected visitor.
Fantasy; 85 minutes; Total Cast: 4 (1 woman, 2 men, 1 man or woman)
LIGHT NEVER DIES
A terrifying enemy descends upon the kingdom of Alterra and sparks a cataclysmic war between
good and evil.
Fantasy; 150 minutes; Total Cast: 25 (8 women, 11 men, 6 men or women; doubling possible)
WORLD THAT NEVER WAS
Two scientists struggle to prevent a new discovery from becoming the instrument of Earth's
destruction.
Science-fiction; 90 minutes; Total Cast: 21 (2 men, 19 men or women)
One-Act Plays
ILLINOIS JANE AND THE PYRAMID OF PERIL
Adventure heroine Illinois Jane embarks on an epic journey to find the Elixir of Life!
Comedy; 55 minutes; Total Cast: 8 (1 woman, 3 men, 4 men or women)
ILLINOIS JANE AND THE RAINFOREST OF RETRIBUTION
Illinois Jane returns to face crocodiles, an erupting volcano and more in her search for the Oracle of Pachacamac.
Comedy; 50 minutes; Total Cast: 7 (3 women, 3 men, 1 man or woman; plus possible extras)
THE TIGER, THE BRAHMAN, AND THE JACKAL
An act of compassion sends a poor Brahman on a journey to escape becoming a tiger's next dinner.
Folk tale; 35 minutes; Total Cast: 8 (2 women, 6 men or women; doubling possible)
TWILIGHT OF THE KING
Stationed in Bethlehem on the night of Christ's birth, two Roman guards find themselves immersed
in events they barely comprehend.
Comedy; 35 minutes; Total Cast: 6 (1 woman, 1 man, 4 men or women)
EPONINE
A stranger grants a homeless girl's greatest wish.
Drama; 40 minutes; Total Cast: 2 (1 woman, 1 man)
FORGOTTEN FIRE: TALE OF THE BURNING SWORD
In a fantastical world two rivals struggle for possession of a fabled sword and the
fate of a kingdom.
Fantasy; 30 minutes; Total Cast: 3 (2 women, 1 man)
10-Minute Plays
LOOK MOM, I GOT A JOB!
Devoted jogger Kari discovers the unusual job held by her actor-neighbor Gus at the local zoo.
Comedy; 10 minutes; Total Cast: 4 (1 woman, 2 men, 1 man or women)
THE LAST ANNIVERSARY
George and Ellen meet for what is to be their last anniversary.
Drama; 10 minutes; Total Cast: 2 (1 woman, 1 man)
NUTS!
Three squirrels decide the time has come to exact their revenge upon the backyard dog.
Comedy; 10 minutes; Total Cast: 4 (men or women)
CIRCUS OF FATE
Diana learns a lesson about fate from a very peculiar prophet.
Dark comedy; 10 minutes; Total Cast: 3 women
