Original Scripts
Written by Lee Hotovy
Music by Anna Hanselmann

Agape Island
Copyright 2010

Synopsis: Seven castaways find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island.  However, much to their surprise, they find the island isn’t deserted at all, but rather home to many “fictional” island characters, including pirates, mermaids, misfit toys, Captain Fork, Peter Pain, Stinker Bell, the lost children, and even the Dread Pirate Roberto.  Following a humorous storyline, much like Gilligan's Island,  the castaways come to understand what true love is all about.  They are able to see their own faults mirrored through the actions of their counter-egos (the fictional characters) and come to realize love endures all things.  Based on 1 Corinthians 13.  
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 32 members/recommended for children and adults
  • Running Time: 150 min.
  • Pages: 45


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

Androcles, If You Please
Copyright 2010

Synopsis: Set in Ancient Greece, the famous fables of Aesop are brought to life with children performing as creatures.  Androcles, a boy slave who longs for freedom, is imprisoned by four terrible masters (the vices) and must do their will in order to survive.  He meets Hercules who runs a hero sandwich shop and is given advice to look for an opportunity to behave heroically, and break free of the masters. After a close shave with a lion, he finds the moment and responds to it in a most unusual way.  By this simple act of love, his freedom is eventually gained.  The play is representative of our own search for God, running the race, and coming to know the freedom of serving the one true Master through love.
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 19 members/for children and adults
  • Running Time: 60 min.
  • Pages: 16


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

Arrrggghhh!
Copyright 2010

Synopsis: Captain Crunchy and his crew sail upon stormy seas, unhappy and unfulfilled in their quest for buried treasure.  They happen upon a bottle floating in the sea, which contains a treasure map of a deserted island, and thus a treasure.  However, the treasure chest is carefully guarded by the Great Dragon, Trustmey.  These pirates must overcome their fears, and learn to trust the dragon in order to win the treasure.  Colorful sea creatures add to the plot that teaches the lesson of total confidence in God, and trusting in His mercy, which makes this children’s musical a delight for eye and ear.  
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 18 members/ages 8 and up
  • Running Time: 60 min.
  • Pages: 16


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

Backstage
Copyright 2011

Synopsis:  Somewhere on Broadway, there exists a backstage where the drama unfolds slightly differently than on-stage.  Several crew members must help resolve relationship issues with each other, as well as, with an overly - dramatic cast.  Audience members are drawn into the play by being acknowledged by the opening crew members.  Throughout the play, the idea of kindness is brought in by Eunice Toomey, a sweet old lady who doubles as the writer  and janitor.  To add to the fun, a phantom of the backstage seems to be taking props…leaving the entire cast propless with an ultimatum from the producer to make the show work,or else.  A fun musical comedy that brings out the worst and the best in every performer both on and off stage, and teaches a lesson about kindness.
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 25 members/teens through adult
  • Running Time: 150 min.
  • Pages: 38


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

Blessed are the Fleecemakers
Copyright 2010

Synopsis: Set in a 1960’s beauty shop that specializes in “Sheople” hairstyles, several beauticians find themselves caught up in the war between the Wool makers and the Polyester makers; a war that challenges traditional ideas against modern ideas.  Set on winning the war, Edna Gold (the famous designer)enters the scene looking for a hairdresser that can “do something” with the Golden fleece…a fleece so incredible it will convince the entire world that wool is here to stay. The beauticians cut their way through many challenges, relying on the beatitudes to save the day.  Set to 6o’s music, this play is sure to entertain and teach a valuable lesson.
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 14 members/female roles/ages 10 and up
  • Running Time: 120 min.
  • Pages: 32 


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.
SAMPLE SCRIPT

Fatima
Adapted from the Memoirs of Sr. Lucia
Copyright 2012

Synopsis: This rendition of the story of Fatima is taken from the memoirs of Sr. Lucia, the oldest of the three children who experienced the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin in 1917 in the small Portuguese village of Fatima.  Narrated by a grown Sister Lucia, the play recalls the events experienced by Lucia and her cousins, Jacinta and Francisco. Over the course of a year the children were visited by the Angel of Portugal and later by the Blessed Virgin.  With the use of music, dance, and a simplistic set, the story leads up to the great Miracle of the Sun and leaves the audience with a tremendous message of hope and the call to pray for peace.
  • Category: Drama
  • Cast Size: 16 speaking/ up to 40 non-speaking members/children and adult
  • Running Time: 60 min.
  • Pages: 16
SAMPLE SCRIPT

Flanagan's Boys
The Story of Boys Town
Copyright 2013

Synopsis: Flanagan’s Boys is taken from the life work of Father Edward Flanagan who pioneered Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska in the early 1900’s.  This play depicts key points in his remarkable story, with characterizations of real boys who lived at Boys Town.  Spanning two decades the story depicts his call to serve the lost boys of Omaha through the building of Boys Town, encounters with skeptics,  and near disaster with a fire during the Depression.  Due to the length of Father Flanagan’s actual life story which spanned several decades, the writer has chosen to work within a shorter time frame, borrowing from some of the most moving moments of his journey in order to represent his deep love and care of his boys as revealed through two main characters.  Certain elements in the story may not be in exact chronological or historic order.
  • Category: Musical Drama*
  • Cast Size: 35 members/children thru adult
  • Running Time: 150 min.
  • Pages: 50

*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

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A Geek Tragedy
Copyright 2010

Synopsis: A Geek Tragedy takes the life story of Socrates, whom we call "Socrasees", and brings it into a Christian light.  Three “geeks”, students of Socrasees, find themselves being chased by an angry landlord, since they have neglected to pay their rent.  Rather than suffer the consequences, they go on a journey to find “The Golden Lease” , something that will resolve their housing dilemma forever.  As students of Socrasees, they have been taught to “think", and in their thinking they discover certain truths, and unveil the falsity of the gods and goddesses.  In the end, they are caught up in a “Trojan War”, and lose their friend (well kind of), but gain an understanding of the reality of the One True God.
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 26 members/10 and up
  • Running Time: 120 min.
  • Pages: 36


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

The Good, the Bad, and the Fuzzy
Copyright 2009

Synopsis: This musical comedy has the characteristics of a good old fashioned melodrama  with song and dance for everyone.  Main characters include a damsel in distress, a nasty villain, and good guy sheriff, an evil gang of outlaws, and a fuzzy gray salesman selling the idea of relatiivism, which has the town of Nowhere turned upside down.
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 35 members/8 and up
  • Running Time: 150 min.
  • Pages: 46 


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

It's Elementary, My Dear...
Copyright 2010

Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes has gone missing, and it is up to Watson and a team of sleuths to uncover the mysterious disappearance of the world's most famous detective.  Set in a large hotel, much like the gameboard Clue, characters move from room to room uncovering clues and finally discovering that the "Butler did it!"  A surprise ending reveals where Sherlock has gone to uncover the greatest mystery of all...faith in God.  Written for audience interaction.
  • Category: Musical Mystery Theater*
  • Cast Size: 22 members/older students or adult
  • Running Time: 120 min.
  • Pages: 40


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

Lil' Red and the Cowboy 
that Saw the Light
Copyright 2013

Synopsis: Set in the Wild West, Red must set off to visit her grandmother, but meets the nasty Sheriff Saul along the way. The Sheriff works for Meano the Mayor who doesn’t like folks getting in “The Way”.  Sheriff tries to round up Lil Red and her Granny’s gang, but thanks to a heavenly Light, he sees things in a New Way. Throw in some talking ponies, a few baked beans, a theatrical tumbleweed, and you have the makings of a fun and inspirational musical!
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 27 members/ages 6 thru teen
  • Running Time: 90 min. 
  • Pages: 34


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

The Merchant of Tennis
Copyright 2009

Synopsis: A parody of "The Merchant of Venice" by William  Shakespeare.  Set on a tennis court in Venice, the first of its kind, three explorers search for the perfect "tennis thing" to play with their friends'  new racket.  Taking a loan from the greedy merchant trouble ensues when Padlock demands his fair wage; but how does one obtain a pound of dream?  It's all about "love of neighbor" and the game of love-love.  
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 19 members
  • Running Time: 90 min.
  • Pages: 35


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.
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The Mission of Joan of Arc
Original script by St. Therese of Lisieux
Adapted by Lee Hotovy with original music
Copyright 2009

Synopsis: The famous story of St. Joan of Arc, as written by a young Carmelite nun in the late 1800's (St. Therese of Lisieux), reveals her love for the saint, and her admiration of her martyrdom. St. Therese's artistic style of prose evokes a melodic sense of communication between Joan and her voices, showing the contrast of two worlds. A similar sense of spirit and kindredness exists between the two saints in this piece because Joan heard the voices and responded, and Therese imagined what this would have been like so well, that she became a "little Joan" in her  depiction of the classic. The play covers not only the call of Joan, but also the accomplishment of her mission, the martyrdom, and her entrance into heaven. 
  • Category: Musical Drama*
  • Cast Size: 17/student and adult
  • Running Time: 90 min.
  • Pages: 26

*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

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The Outlaws of Ravenhurst
Copyright 2004

Synopsis:  Based on the book, this play depicts the struggle to maintain the Catholic faith in Scotland during the 1600's.  After learning the truth about his past, a young boy seeks out and discovers his father who has been cast in a dungeon for many years.  Calling the Clan together, they attempt to retake the castle which lies in the hands of Sir Roger, who has no room for the faith.  In the end, the Clan determines it is better to set sail for the Americas to have religious freedom and a new start on life.  Based on historical events that led to the founding of Maryland.
  • Category: Drama
  • Cast Size: 40 members/children and adult
  • Running Time: 120 min. 
  • Pages: 47


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The Princess & The Mustard Seed Retold
Copyright 2014

Synopsis: A fairy Godmother seeks out Goldilocks who has a special gift of knowing when things are “just right”.  With this gift, she is sent to find the princess who will be able to move the mountain.  As Goldilocks attempts to help, she accidentally unravels the endings of other characters' stories, leaving everyone in need of a new Happily Ever After ending.  Eventually she is put through a difficult test, where she must outwit the Big Bad Wolf and push the mountain aside making it possible for others to enter. Goldilocks discovers she is “the Princess” and finds her Happily Ever After.
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 35  members/10 thru older teen or adult
  • Running Time: 150 min.
  • Pages: 54


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

Saintspeare
Copyright 2007

Synopsis: This play has been taken from three of Shakespeare’s most famous plays:  Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer’s Night Dream.  The three plays run in and out of each other, working around a character named Beth Mack, a student of Shakespeare, and a lover of the Saints. It is a dream of outlandish circumstances that somehow leads to a significant ending...teaches truths revealed to us by the saints.
  • Category: Comedy
  • Cast Size: 35 members/10 through older teen or adult
  • Running Time: 150 min.
  • Pages: 58

The Selfish Giant & Jack
Copyright 2013

Synopsis: Adapted from the Oscar Wilde story.  Once there lived a very selfish giant. His heart was as cold as stone and he had no friends.  He closed his garden off to the village children who longed to play among the trees and statues. One night, Jack and his beanstalk, enter the garden looking to steal the giant’s heart away.  For seven years Jack works on softening the heart, while the giant visits the Cornish Ogre, who serves as a counsel for the very selfish giant.  The giant returns to his castle and chases the children away.  He rebuilds his wall, blocking out all hope of love.  Jack finds a way in, but is caught by the giant and placed on trial for trespassing.  A lively court of ogres and goblins try Jack and find him guilty.  He is sentenced to seven years of hard labor in the giant’s garden, where only the snow, frost, and north wind reside.  Eventually Jack is able to convert the giant, who knocks down his walls for the children and opens his heart to love.  In the end Jack returns to take the giant to paradise.
  • Category: Musical*
  • Cast Size: 16/ages 8 thru teen
  • Running Time: 120 min.
  • Pages: 45


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

The Silver Thread
Copyright 2011

Synopsis: Adapted from George McDonald's "The Princess and the Goblin" and set in a whimsical time of Kings, Princesses, and Goblins, The Silver Thread takes us on a journey to discover just exactly how belief in the unseen, and faith in God works a mysterious figure in the attic, a great old grandmother who represents the Holy Spirit as a heavenly Mother. She guides the young princess through a trial by guiding her with a silver thread, only seen and felt by the child.  The depiction of good versus evil is evident with the courageous Curdie fighting the mischievous goblins who long to possess both the underworld as well as the lighted world.  
  • Category: Musical Drama*
  • Cast Size: 32 members/ages 8 thru teen or adult
  • Running Time: 120 min.
  • Pages: 46


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.

Something Super
Copyright 2012

Synopsis: With the help of Paraclete Power, Mediocre Man and his trusty side kick Guinea Pig Girl rise to the occasion and take on the bad guys - the V.I.C.E. squad (Villainy International Crimes of the Everyday).  Super Heroes abound in this action packed musical, there to stop the speeding trains and super criminals, but don’t ask them to pay the bills.  Citizens of Normopolis and the C.O.A., add to the spin-off of favorite Super-hero themes in this crime-stopping, slightly tilted story of the ordinary things in life that can overwhelm even the supers, until the power of God’s grace intervenes. 
  • Category: Musical Comedy*
  • Cast Size: 30 members/ages 10 thru older teen or adult
  • Running Time: 120 min.
  • Pages: 37


*Most musicals can be performed as non-musicals if so desired.
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