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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Standard Edition $11.99
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Archival Video License $75

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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 SchoolCharlotte, NC United States
JUN 20, 2017 - JUN 22, 2017
Chantilly High School
Stringfellow, VA United States
Chantilly High SchoolStringfellow, VA United States
FEB 02, 2017 - FEB 04, 2017
F.S. Key Middle School
Springfield, VA United States
F.S. Key Middle SchoolSpringfield, VA United States
NOV 15, 2013 - NOV 15, 2013
Auburn High School
Auburn , WA United States
Auburn High SchoolAuburn , WA United States
JUN 01, 2013 - JUN 01, 2013
Fremont Middle School
Roseburg, OR United States
Fremont Middle SchoolRoseburg, OR United States
FEB 01, 2012 - FEB 28, 2012
Longfellow Middle School
Falls Church, VA United States
Longfellow Middle SchoolFalls Church, VA United States
MAY 09, 2011 - MAY 24, 2011
Indian Springs Middle School
Keller, TX United States
Indian Springs Middle SchoolKeller, TX United States
MAY 06, 2011 - MAY 07, 2011
Katy Visual And Performing Arts Center
Katy, TX United States
Katy Visual And Performing Arts CenterKaty, TX United States
JAN 22, 2010 - JAN 24, 2010
Chantilly High School
Chantilly, VA United States
Chantilly High SchoolChantilly, VA United States
MAY 14, 2009 - MAY 14, 2009
Staley Middle School
Frisco, TX United States
Staley Middle SchoolFrisco, TX United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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