Snappy's Happy Half-Hour by Don Zolidis

(8)
Productions (160)
Comedy
|
35 - 40 minutes
8 W, 6 M, 4 Any (18 actors possible: 0-18 W, 0-18 M)
Set: The set of a children's television show, mostly composed of cardboard.

When the disgruntled cast of Snappy's Happy Half Hour quits moments before a live broadcast, it's up to the techies to save the beloved children's television show. Unfortunately, this eclectic group includes a megalomaniacal gaffer, a Hells Angel on work release, and a clinically-depressed boom operator. Can they keep the smiles on their faces and their imaginations in gear? Don't count on it. Stay tuned for hilarity and mayhem when the people behind the scenes are forced to jump in front of them.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $60
Standard Edition $11.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

When the disgruntled cast of Snappy's Happy Half Hour quits moments before a live broadcast, it's up to the techies to save the beloved children's television show. Unfortunately, this eclectic group includes a megalomaniacal gaffer, a Hells Angel on work release, and a clinically-depressed boom operator. Can they keep the smiles on their faces and their imaginations in gear? Don't count on it. Stay tuned for hilarity and mayhem when the people behind the scenes are forced to jump in front of them.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 40 minutes
  • 8 W, 6 M, 4 Any (18 actors possible: 0-18 W, 0-18 M)
  • Set: The set of a children's television show, mostly composed of cardboard.

Production History

APR 24, 2025 - APR 24, 2025
Vandegrift High School
Austin, TX United States
Vandegrift High SchoolAustin, TX United States
APR 11, 2025 - MAY 29, 2025
Penns Valley Area Junior Senior High School
Spring Mills, PA United States
Penns Valley Area Junior Senior High SchoolSpring Mills, PA United States
FEB 28, 2025 - MAR 02, 2025
West Ridge High School
Blountville, TN United States
West Ridge High SchoolBlountville, TN United States
FEB 26, 2025 - FEB 27, 2025
Charleston Count School of the Arts
North Charleston, SC United States
Charleston Count School of the ArtsNorth Charleston, SC United States
FEB 21, 2025 - FEB 23, 2025
Indian Land High School
Lancaster, SC United States
Indian Land High SchoolLancaster, SC United States
DEC 06, 2024 - DEC 07, 2024
Oak Park High School Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
Oak Park High School TheatreKansas City, MO United States
MAY 06, 2024 - MAY 08, 2024
San Marcos High School Theatre
San Marcos, TX United States
San Marcos High School TheatreSan Marcos, TX United States
MAY 02, 2024 - MAY 02, 2024
North Richland Middle School
North Richland Hills, TX United States
North Richland Middle SchoolNorth Richland Hills, TX United States
MAY 02, 2024 - MAY 02, 2024
LA Berry Support Complex
Mesquite, TX United States
LA Berry Support ComplexMesquite, TX United States
MAY 11, 2023 - MAY 13, 2023
Cypress Falls High School
Houston, TX United States
Cypress Falls High SchoolHouston, TX United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

"1" Rating, Birdville ISD Middle School Festival (2006)

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