The Kid Who Talked to Penguins

The Kid Who Talked to Penguins by Ed Monk

(5)
Productions (34)
Comedy for young audiences
|
50 - 60 minutes
3 W, 4 M, 13 Any (11-21 actors possible: 3-17 W, 4-18 M)
Set: Multiple settings, minimally staged

Did you know that penguins could fly? Billy McGee didn't, but he also didn't know they could dance, play games and tell the future either. Billy is worried because it seems he can't do anything right. No one in his family has time to play with him, and to make matters worse, he has to spend the weekend with his icky Aunt Terri. On a visit to the zoo, Billy saves some penguins from a bully. When the Penguins visit Billy to thank him, the fun really begins.

Pricing Information

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Play Details

Did you know that penguins could fly? Billy McGee didn't, but he also didn't know they could dance, play games and tell the future either. Billy is worried because it seems he can't do anything right. No one in his family has time to play with him, and to make matters worse, he has to spend the weekend with his icky Aunt Terri. On a visit to the zoo, Billy saves some penguins from a bully. When the Penguins visit Billy to thank him, the fun really begins.

  • Comedy for young audiences
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 3 W, 4 M, 13 Any (11-21 actors possible: 3-17 W, 4-18 M)
  • Set: Multiple settings, minimally staged

Production History

DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 20, 2017
South Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte, NC United States
South Charlotte Middle School Charlotte, NC United States
JUN 20, 2017 - JUN 22, 2017
Chantilly High School
Stringfellow, VA United States
Chantilly High School Stringfellow, VA United States
FEB 02, 2017 - FEB 04, 2017
F.S. Key Middle School
Springfield, VA United States
F.S. Key Middle School Springfield, VA United States
NOV 15, 2013 - NOV 15, 2013
Auburn High School
Auburn , WA United States
Auburn High School Auburn , WA United States
JUN 01, 2013 - JUN 01, 2013
Fremont Middle School
Roseburg, OR United States
Fremont Middle School Roseburg, OR United States
FEB 01, 2012 - FEB 28, 2012
Longfellow Middle School
Falls Church, VA United States
Longfellow Middle School Falls Church, VA United States
MAY 09, 2011 - MAY 24, 2011
Indian Springs Middle School
Keller, TX United States
Indian Springs Middle School Keller, TX United States
MAY 06, 2011 - MAY 07, 2011
Katy Visual And Performing Arts Center
Katy, TX United States
Katy Visual And Performing Arts Center Katy, TX United States
JAN 22, 2010 - JAN 24, 2010
Chantilly High School
Chantilly, VA United States
Chantilly High School Chantilly, VA United States
MAY 14, 2009 - MAY 14, 2009
Staley Middle School
Frisco, TX United States
Staley Middle School Frisco, TX United States
JAN 23, 2009 - JAN 23, 2009
Fremont Middle School
Roseburg, OR United States
Fremont Middle School Roseburg, OR United States
JUL 01, 2008 - JUL 31, 2008
Mann Elementary School
Des Moines, IA United States
Mann Elementary School Des Moines, IA United States
JUN 13, 2008 - JUN 16, 2008
Hangar Theatre Lab Company
Ithaca, NY United States
Hangar Theatre Lab Company Ithaca, NY United States
DEC 06, 2007 - DEC 06, 2007
International School Of Latvia
Jurmala, Latvia
International School Of Latvia Jurmala, Latvia
NOV 19, 2007 - NOV 19, 2007
Central Carolina Community College
Pittsboro, NC United States
Central Carolina Community College Pittsboro, NC United States
MAY 20, 2007 - MAY 21, 2007
Julius West Middle School
Rockville, MD United States
Julius West Middle School Rockville, MD United States
APR 14, 2007 - APR 15, 2007
The Homestead Community Center
Scottsdale, AZ United States
The Homestead Community Center Scottsdale, AZ United States
APR 14, 2007 - APR 21, 2007
Cramer Center Theater
Manassas, VA United States
Cramer Center Theater Manassas, VA United States
NOV 16, 2006 - NOV 18, 2006
Alder Creek Middle School
Milwaukie, OR United States
Alder Creek Middle School Milwaukie, OR United States
AUG 09, 2006 - AUG 26, 2006
Little Lake Theatre Company
Canonsburg, PA United States
Little Lake Theatre Company Canonsburg, PA United States
JUL 01, 2006 - JUL 31, 2006
Blue Springs High School
Blue Springs, MO United States
Blue Springs High School Blue Springs, MO United States
DEC 16, 2005 - DEC 16, 2005
Briarhill Middle School
Highland Village, TX United States
Briarhill Middle School Highland Village, TX United States
NOV 30, 2005 - NOV 30, 2005
Second Storey Youth Theatre
Launceston, TAS Australia
Second Storey Youth Theatre Launceston, TAS Australia
NOV 30, 2005 - NOV 30, 2005
Bothell High School
Bothell, WA United States
Bothell High School Bothell, WA United States
MAR 12, 2005 - MAR 12, 2005
Lanier Middle School
Fairfax, VA United States
Lanier Middle School Fairfax, VA United States
DEC 02, 2004 - DEC 03, 2004
Lumpkin County High School
Dahlonega, GA United States
Lumpkin County High School Dahlonega, GA United States
DEC 01, 2004 - DEC 01, 2004
BTW Magnet High School
Montgomery, AL United States
BTW Magnet High School Montgomery, AL United States
JUN 04, 2004 - JUN 06, 2004
Chantilly High School
Chantilly, VA United States
Chantilly High School Chantilly, VA United States
MAY 22, 2004 - MAY 22, 2004
Barrington Community Theatre
Barrington, RI United States
Barrington Community Theatre Barrington, RI United States
MAY 04, 2004 - MAY 04, 2004
Briarhill Middle School
Highland Village, TX United States
Briarhill Middle School Highland Village, TX United States
APR 02, 2004 - APR 02, 2004
Fremont Middle School
Roseburg, OR United States
Fremont Middle School Roseburg, OR United States
DEC 01, 2003 - DEC 05, 2003
Bryant High School
Bryant, AR United States
Bryant High School Bryant, AR United States
APR 15, 2003 - APR 30, 2003
Wakita Schools
Wakita, OK United States
Wakita Schools Wakita, OK United States
JAN 01, 1970 - JAN 01, 1970
Chantilly Children's Theatre
Chantilly, VA United States
Chantilly Children's Theatre Chantilly, VA United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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