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Boo Castle 

 

Boo Castle

A Really Silly, Not Very Scary Musical
by Kevin M Reese]

Video Promo Available

Note about Performance Packet:
Due to the large number of actors scripts required for this show, there will be an extra charge of $50.00 added for this show. The total price for the Performance Packet will be $150.00 plus a refundable $50.00 deposit.

Detailed Plot:
The show opens with our narrator, the Phantom of the Opera, introducing us to the rest of the monsters of Boo Castle (REALLY SILLY, NOT VERY SCARY). We soon see that they are not scary at all, but very silly in their own rights: a vegetarian vampire, a chicken-hearted werewolf who is tormented by fleas, a mummy that loves to play dress-up, a Frankenstein monster who’s just a big teddy bear, a ghost that is required to wear glasses so he won’t sneak up on the other monsters, the list goes on and on with just about every monster you’d see on late-night TV. There’s even the Devil, who is visiting for the weekend. Halloween is just two days away and the monsters are arguing over what kind of party to have. Daylight comes and the monsters retire for the day. In come a group of school kids looking for a place to hold their school Halloween party. After deciding that the castle is perfect (MONSTERS AND FREAKS), the kids head back to school, planning to return on Saturday to decorate. All this was overheard by the Devil, who can’t pass up a good opportunity to cause some mischief– especially after all the ribbing he’s been receiving lately from the other monsters. That evening, the monsters awaken and decide to have a “Come as you are” party. The Witch tricks the very sober Dr. Jekyll into drinking some root beer, which transforms him into a very hyper Mr. Hyde. Soon all the monsters leave to start decorating for the Halloween party. Hyde transforms back into Dr. Jekyll just in time to resume work on his secret experiment (WHATCHAMACALLIT), which turns out to be flea powder for Wolfie. Saturday morning, the kids arrive to start setting up for their party. Emily is being especially bossy as she does everything she can to make sure she wins the Spirit Award– at the expense of her friends. They notice the decorating that the monsters have been doing and a note is found that says one of her classmates is trying to win the Spirit Award behind Emily’s back. It’s just about party time, so the kids get into their costumes (THIS IS GONNA BE A GREAT PARTY). The monsters arrive for THEIR party and see the kids dressed in costumes. Both groups– the monsters and the kids-- assume the other is part of their group. When they finally realize what has happened both groups are afraid of the other. When it is discovered that the Devil is behind the whole mess, they force him to leave the castle. Emily apologizes for being so bossy and the monsters and the kids can now enjoy the rest of the party with their new friends (HAPPY HALLOWEEN AT BOO CASTLE- FINALE).

Sets:
The action takes place in the main room of Boo Castle. Various “haunted house” - type decorations are about: cob webs, standing suit of armor, etc. There are a couple doors leading offstage. A staircase leading off would be a nice addition.

Characters:  15
Phantom of the Opera (Narrator)
Mummy
Dr. Jekyll
Frankenstein
Witch
Wolfie
Dracula
Ghost
Mr. Hyde
The Devil
Nick (Nicki)
Keith (Kathy)
Emily
Edie Mae
Arthur (Amy)
OPTIONAL Ensemble of Extra Monsters & Students

Original Cast: 16:   8 Men, 8 Women

Short Description:
All the silly monsters who live in Boo Castle (vampire, wolfman, mummy-- silly versions of all the classics) have decided that they want to throw the best and funest Halloween party in the world. The problem is: each monster has his/her own ideas on how to do it. You can bet there will be lots of confusion until they all decide on the ONE best way to have a "Really Silly, Not Very Scary, Happy Halloween at Boo Castle.”

MUSIC:
#1: Really Silly, Not Very Scary - Narrator & Monsters
#2: Monsters & Freaks - Kids
#3: Whatchamacallit - Jekyll, Ghost, Mummy
#4: This Is Gonna Be a Great Party - Kids & Monsters
#5: Happy Halloween at Boo Castle (Finale) - All

Original Production
Boo Castle was first presented by The Talent Factory, Duluth, Georgia. It opened October 29, 1999, and played two performances. It was directed and choreographed by Stephanie Quinn.