The Literati Awards eScriptAvailable

The Literati Awards Honoring Literature's Greatest Characters by Ian McWethy, Claire Epstein

(15)
Productions (53)
Comedy
|
35 - 45 minutes
5 W, 3 M, 3 Any (8-25 actors possible: 5-15 W, 3-12 M)
Set: Minimal.

Tonight the brightest stars of classic literature are coming together for the biggest awards show of the year - so of course they're all on their absolute worst behavior. Romeo's jealous that Juliet got nominated, Sherlock Holmes keeps trying to deduce the results from the accountants, and it's all security can do to keep Gollum away from his precious trophy. Everyone's walking the red carpet from Elizabeth Bennet to Holden Caulfield, but only one can walk away with the big award for The Greatest Literary Character of All Time. Who will it be? With five possible endings, only the audience vote can decide! The classics get a showbiz twist in this wickedly funny comedy.

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Tonight the brightest stars of classic literature are coming together for the biggest awards show of the year - so of course they're all on their absolute worst behavior. Romeo's jealous that Juliet got nominated, Sherlock Holmes keeps trying to deduce the results from the accountants, and it's all security can do to keep Gollum away from his precious trophy. Everyone's walking the red carpet from Elizabeth Bennet to Holden Caulfield, but only one can walk away with the big award for The Greatest Literary Character of All Time. Who will it be? With five possible endings, only the audience vote can decide! The classics get a showbiz twist in this wickedly funny comedy.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 5 W, 3 M, 3 Any (8-25 actors possible: 5-15 W, 3-12 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-722-7

Production History

MAY 28, 2025 - MAY 29, 2025
Bill Hogarth Secondary School - c/o Sarah Chamberlain (Drama)
Markham, ON Canada
Bill Hogarth Secondary School - c/o Sarah Chamberlain (Drama)Markham, ON Canada
FEB 13, 2025 - FEB 14, 2025
Solon High School
Solon, OH United States
Solon High SchoolSolon, OH United States
JUN 03, 2024 - JUN 03, 2024
Lake Braddock Secondary MS Theatre Arts
Burke, VA United States
Lake Braddock Secondary MS Theatre ArtsBurke, VA United States
MAY 04, 2024 - MAY 04, 2024
North Montgomery High School
Crawfordsville, IN United States
North Montgomery High SchoolCrawfordsville, IN United States
MAY 02, 2024 - MAY 03, 2024
Hunter High School
West Valley City, UT United States
Hunter High SchoolWest Valley City, UT United States
DEC 08, 2023 - DEC 09, 2023
Atrium School
Watertown, MA United States
Atrium SchoolWatertown, MA United States
MAY 09, 2023 - MAY 09, 2023
Ben Steele Drama Club
Billings, MT United States
Ben Steele Drama ClubBillings, MT United States
MAY 05, 2023 - MAY 06, 2023
Columbine high school
Littleton, CO United States
Columbine high schoolLittleton, CO United States
MAR 18, 2023 - MAR 18, 2023
Warsaw Community Public Library
Warsaw, IN United States
Warsaw Community Public LibraryWarsaw, IN United States
FEB 23, 2023 - FEB 25, 2023
CHS Theatre
Bismarck, ND United States
CHS TheatreBismarck, ND United States
1 of 6
MAY 28, 2025 - MAY 29, 2025
Bill Hogarth Secondary School - c/o Sarah Chamberlain (Drama)
Markham, ON Canada
Bill Hogarth Secondary School - c/o Sarah Chamberlain (Drama)Markham, ON Canada
No professional productions.

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