Talent Show Fail Ian McWethy, Carrie McWethy (McCrossen)

(19)
Productions (57)
Comedy
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25 - 35 minutes
5 W, 5 M,  (6-16 actors possible: 1-14 W, 2-15 M)
Set: Minimal

The town of Holly Springs has terrible roads, and the citizens are counting on the money raised from this year's talent show to fix them. Unfortunately, the one guy who has a talent wants to do taxes onstage this year. As the host, Tina is determined the show must go on, even as duets are being hastily converted to solos, angsty teens are reading upsetting poetry and everyone's being hounded by a heckler. Will the town of Holly Springs get their act together or are they doomed to a future of potholes and unrehearsed roller-skating? Find out in this warm and winning community comedy!

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
Standard Edition $11.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

The town of Holly Springs has terrible roads, and the citizens are counting on the money raised from this year's talent show to fix them. Unfortunately, the one guy who has a talent wants to do taxes onstage this year. As the host, Tina is determined the show must go on, even as duets are being hastily converted to solos, angsty teens are reading upsetting poetry and everyone's being hounded by a heckler. Will the town of Holly Springs get their act together or are they doomed to a future of potholes and unrehearsed roller-skating? Find out in this warm and winning community comedy!

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 25 - 35 minutes
  • 5 W, 5 M,  (6-16 actors possible: 1-14 W, 2-15 M)
  • Set: Minimal
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-732-6

Production History

APR 22, 2025 - APR 24, 2025
Wildwood Middle High School
Wildwood, FL United States
Wildwood Middle High SchoolWildwood, FL United States
JAN 01, 2025 - FEB 06, 2025
Clark School
Clark, SD United States
Clark SchoolClark, SD United States
NOV 11, 2024 - NOV 12, 2024
Vidalia High School
Vidalia, GA United States
Vidalia High SchoolVidalia, GA United States
NOV 08, 2024 - NOV 09, 2024
Lutheran High School
Parker, CO United States
Lutheran High SchoolParker, CO United States
NOV 08, 2024 - NOV 09, 2024
Second Congregational church of Wilton
Wilton, NH United States
Second Congregational church of WiltonWilton, NH United States
MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 03, 2024
Frenship Independent School District
Lubbock, TX United States
Frenship Independent School DistrictLubbock, TX United States
APR 18, 2024 - APR 18, 2024
Derby High School
Derby, KS United States
Derby High SchoolDerby, KS United States
AUG 26, 2023 - AUG 26, 2023
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest, IL United States
Lake Forest High SchoolLake Forest, IL United States
AUG 25, 2023 - AUG 27, 2023
Matthews Opera House and Arts Center
Spearfish, SD United States
Matthews Opera House and Arts CenterSpearfish, SD United States
MAY 25, 2023 - MAY 25, 2023
Goochland High School
Goochland, VA United States
Goochland High SchoolGoochland, VA United States
1 of 6
APR 22, 2025 - APR 24, 2025
Wildwood Middle High School
Wildwood, FL United States
Wildwood Middle High SchoolWildwood, FL United States
No professional productions.

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