TRUTH:  BY RIGHT OF ARMS

©2005 by Paddy Gillard-Bentley

Flexible cast for 20. 6 girls, 5 boys, 2 women, 2 man, Some parts can be doubled. 

Running time – 45 min.  Adults can be played by children.

Set design:  A Hall or gymnasium (empty stage), The classroom, Bronwyn’s kitchen, school yard (empty stage).

 

Bronwyn isn’t have an easy time after moving from Toronto, to the Country.  When she discovers that her class is going to do a Medieval unit in school, she dreams that this will save her from her loneliness.  As her family is involved in a Medieval Society, this is the area she feels most comfortable.  In her excitement to reveal the interesting things that make her who she is, she blurts out that her parents are King and Queen of Ealdormere.  Oh, they are, but the rest of the class doesn’t know that.  What follows is the very worst, most horrible wretched day of Bronwyn’s life.  Even Heather, who wants to be her friend, is thwarted at every attempt by the teacher, Mrs. Sharnlock.  What is it they say?  The darkest hour comes just before the dawn.  Something happens to set things right.  Something that Mrs. Sharnlocks class will never forget.

 

This play is designed for children, and ideally, would be a great school play-specifically for middle school.  It would also be something to consider incorporating into your Medieval Unit.

 

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