Plays for Kids and Young Adults

SAVVY

Adapted from Ingrid Law

Commission, Northlight Theatre Academy, Summer Performing Arts Camp

Skokie, IL - Summer, 2009

For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a savvy--a supernatural power they acquire at 13. On the eve of Mibs's big day, she finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of growing up.

THE LITTLE PRINCE

Adapted from Antoine de Saint Exupery

Staged reading, Around the Coyote's Playwrights Reading Series, Chicago, IL - November 19, 2008

After crashing his plane into the Sahara Desert, a WWII fighter pilot forms an unlikely bond with a strange young prince on an intergalactic journey. A beloved French classic, The Little Prince is a modern fairytale that has touched the hearts of both children and adults for over sixty years.

ANOTHER SPARROW FLIES

Staged Reading, Chicago Dramatist's Ten Minute Workshop, Chicago, IL - November 2002
Production, Children's Theater of Western Springs' Festival of Plays, Western Springs, IL - May 1995

In this short play inspired by the novel Girl by Blake Nelson, a young woman struggles to find a balance between conformity and rebellion, while immersing herself in a world of sex, drugs, and rock n roll.

SEARCHING FOR HIM

Publication, TADA! theater, New York, NY - Fall 1999

Staged Reading, TADA!’s Free Staged Reading Series, New York, NY - July 26, 1999

Winner, TADA!'s New Scriptwriting Contest - Fall 1998

Staged Reading, Knox College’s Playwriting Workshops – February 1-2, 1997

Winner, Davenport Playwriting Award, Knox College - Spring 1997

Two girls, best friends, search to find themselves through unhealthy relationships with boys. Tatyana lacks self-confidence and so, rather than meeting boys on her own, she creates imaginary relationships with those her best friend Alice meets. Alice wants so badly to leave her school and family that she is willing to leave town with Chris, her controlling boyfriend. The two debate what is best for each other.

THE MUSICIANS OF CHI-TOWN

Staged Reading, ACM Chicago Arts Program's Illegitimate Arts Festival - December 1998

The classic tale of The Musicians of Bremen gets a new twist! In this re-telling, Marley the Jamaican horse, Carmen the Puerto Rican pigeon, Shamus the Irish Wolfhound, and Lady Mew the Southern American Cat are living in the eclectic city of Chicago, sad and alone. It's not until they meet with each other, and begin to fuse their diverse musical stylings that they are able to find happiness (and even defeat the bad guys.)

FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Winner, For a Good Time Theater Company's Folktales from Around the World Playwriting Contest - Spring 1998

On a plantation in the American South, during the 1820's, a young slave boy and the daughter of the plantation owner become friends by sharing folktales from their native countries. The stories that the young boy tells helps the plantation owner's daughter understand the plight of the slaves and their desire to be free.

A CRIME IN A RHYME

Publication, TADA! theater, New York, NY - Spring 1997

Staged Reading, TADA!'s Free Spring Staged Reading Series, New York, NY - March 31, 1996

Winner, TADA!'s New Scriptwriting Contest - Fall 1995

Production, The Children's Theater of Western Springs' Festival of Plays, Western Springs, IL - May 25-26, 1993

Welcome to Nursery Rhyme Land where all of the children are characters from the Book of Mother Goose. The story begins when poor Little Bo Peep has lost her favorite lamb Lamberta. Soon after, Mary Had A Little Lamb shows up at school with an adorable lamb. Failing to hide her from Mrs. Pumpkineater, Mary is accused of stealing Bo Peep's lamb. After a heated trial, Lamberta is returned to her rightful owner and Mary and her accomplice Tom Tom, The Piper's Son are sentenced for their wrongdoing.

A Crime in a Rhyme adds a twist to traditional nursery rhymes and offers a chance for the audience to delight in a story of trickery and justice.


				~ Jenny Seidelman ~ Plays for Kids and Young Adults



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		SAVVY Adapted from Ingrid Law Commission, Northlight Theatre Academy, Summer Performing Arts Camp Skokie, IL - Summer, 2009 For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a savvy--a supernatural power they acquire at 13. On the eve of Mibs's big day, she finds herself on an unforgettable odyssey that will force her to make sense of growing up. THE LITTLE PRINCE Adapted from Antoine de Saint Exupery Staged reading, Around the Coyote's Playwrights Reading Series, Chicago, IL - November 19, 2008 After crashing his plane into the Sahara Desert, a WWII fighter pilot forms an unlikely bond with a strange young prince on an intergalactic journey. A beloved French classic, The Little Prince is a modern fairytale that has touched the hearts of both children and adults for over sixty years. ANOTHER SPARROW FLIES Staged Reading, Chicago Dramatist's Ten Minute Workshop, Chicago, IL - November 2002 Production, Children's Theater of Western Springs' Festival of Plays, Western Springs, IL - May 1995 In this short play inspired by the novel Girl by Blake Nelson, a young woman struggles to find a balance between conformity and rebellion, while immersing herself in a world of sex, drugs, and rock n roll. SEARCHING FOR HIM Publication, TADA! theater, New York, NY - Fall 1999 Staged Reading, TADA!’s Free Staged Reading Series, New York, NY - July 26, 1999 Winner, TADA!'s New Scriptwriting Contest - Fall 1998 Staged Reading, Knox College’s Playwriting Workshops – February 1-2, 1997 Winner, Davenport Playwriting Award, Knox College - Spring 1997 Two girls, best friends, search to find themselves through unhealthy relationships with boys. Tatyana lacks self-confidence and so, rather than meeting boys on her own, she creates imaginary relationships with those her best friend Alice meets. Alice wants so badly to leave her school and family that she is willing to leave town with Chris, her controlling boyfriend. The two debate what is best for each other. THE MUSICIANS OF CHI-TOWN Staged Reading, ACM Chicago Arts Program's Illegitimate Arts Festival - December 1998 The classic tale of The Musicians of Bremen gets a new twist! In this re-telling, Marley the Jamaican horse, Carmen the Puerto Rican pigeon, Shamus the Irish Wolfhound, and Lady Mew the Southern American Cat are living in the eclectic city of Chicago, sad and alone. It's not until they meet with each other, and begin to fuse their diverse musical stylings that they are able to find happiness (and even defeat the bad guys.) FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD Winner, For a Good Time Theater Company's Folktales from Around the World Playwriting Contest - Spring 1998 On a plantation in the American South, during the 1820's, a young slave boy and the daughter of the plantation owner become friends by sharing folktales from their native countries. The stories that the young boy tells helps the plantation owner's daughter understand the plight of the slaves and their desire to be free. A CRIME IN A RHYME Publication, TADA! theater, New York, NY - Spring 1997 Staged Reading, TADA!'s Free Spring Staged Reading Series, New York, NY - March 31, 1996 Winner, TADA!'s New Scriptwriting Contest - Fall 1995 Production, The Children's Theater of Western Springs' Festival of Plays, Western Springs, IL - May 25-26, 1993 Welcome to Nursery Rhyme Land where all of the children are characters from the Book of Mother Goose. The story begins when poor Little Bo Peep has lost her favorite lamb Lamberta. Soon after, Mary Had A Little Lamb shows up at school with an adorable lamb. Failing to hide her from Mrs. Pumpkineater, Mary is accused of stealing Bo Peep's lamb. After a heated trial, Lamberta is returned to her rightful owner and Mary and her accomplice Tom Tom, The Piper's Son are sentenced for their wrongdoing. A Crime in a Rhyme adds a twist to traditional nursery rhymes and offers a chance for the audience to delight in a story of trickery and justice.



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