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Moreau
Full Length Drama
Cast: 9 Actors
In a mysterious laboratory, Dr. Moreau is experimenting with
the nature of creation itself. But what will happen when Moreaus
creation spins out of control? Inspired by the science fiction
classic, The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells.
Script contact: Taproot
Theatre (206) 781-9705
Produced by Taproot
Theatre, Seattle 2000
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Sleepwalking
Full length drama
Cast: 3M; 3F
In the dream state of a coma, Thomas visits his past and
present, searching through the events that led to his accident.
Before he can wake up, he must face guilt and forgiveness
in his actions as father, husband, lover and friend.
Script contact: Gaffney
Inkwell
Produced by Art Within,
Atlanta, 2001
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Stages of Christmas
by Sean Gaffney and Karen Lund
music by Andrew Harding
Full Length Comedy with Music
Cast: 4M; 2F (expandable)
...well crafted, enjoyable show... The original
sketches are small marvels.
-The Seattle Times
What do you get when you cross the nostalgia of storytellers,
the pun heavy fun of Vaudeville, and the thrill of radio mysteries?
A jubilant Christmas production filled with music and story.
From a tender re-telling of O Henrys Gift of the
Magi to a cyberspace courtship in latté land, the
stages of Christmas are guaranteed to delight
and charm both young and old.
Script contact: Taproot
Theatre (206) 781-9705
Produced by Taproot
Theatre, Seattle 1997
Warm Beach The Lights
of Christmas, WA 2000
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Christmas on the Orpheum Circuit
Music by Greg Gaffney
Full length comedy with music
Cast: 5M; 3F
Christmas Eve, 1948; Bronxton, New Jersey
A troubled young tour guide, a young man with a yen for the
stage, a crew of carpenters posing as performers, and an old
vaudevillian who still believes in miracles. It all adds up
to one thing: the show must go on! An evening of hi-jinx,
vaudeville and nonstop surprises.
Script contact: Gaffney
Inkwell
Produced by Taproot
Theatre, Seattle, 1998.
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Foolish Wiseman
One Act Comedy
Cast: 2M; 1F
This is the story of Ogion, the comical, little-known fourth
wiseman. Afraid of the dark, our befuddled hero has little
chance of following the Bethlehem star until he runs into
twoo thieves who believe it would be profitable to assist
this foolish (yet wealthy!) man. However, what they find at
journeys end is a treasure more wonderful than they
could conceive!
Script contact: Lillenas
Drama (206) 781-9705
Produced by Taproot
Theatre, Seattle 1996-98
Forest Hills Theatre, Charlotte 1998
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Pilates Progress
by Sean Gaffney and Karen Lund
One Act Drama
Cast: 7M; 6F plus extras
Governor Pilate is having a rough time maintaining order.
An itinerant preacher is stealing his press coverage; Barrabbas
and his militant followers are causing riots; the mega-church
leaders are constantly on his back about a renegade miracle
worker; and the head of his State Police has been acting distracted
lately. But Pilate is determined to maintain order, no matter
what the cost.
The greatest story ever retold as a modern parable full of
humor and power.
Script contact: Taproot
Theatre (206) 781-9705
Produced by Calvary Temple, Seattle 1999-2000
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Witness to the Light
Full Length Pageant
Passion week is explored through music, pageantry, and monologues
from observers to the events. From a kid serving at the Last
Supper to the guy that had to clean up after the triumphal
entry, eyewitnesses comment on the events leading up to the
greatest moment in history!
Script contact: Gaffney
Inkwell
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Parable Paradox
Music and Lyrics by Samuel Vance
One Act Musical
Cast: 3M; 2F (expandable)
Patrick, more interested in the Final Four than the Big Three,
decides to nap during the sermon and wakes up to find himself
trapped in the Parables! This Alice-in-Wonderlandish tale
follows Patricks journey, as he meets up with coins,
sheep, and a mysterious old man. He helps them solve their
own problems, but can he solve his own?
Script contact: Taproot
Theatre (206) 781-9705
Produced by Taproot
Theatre, Seattle 2000
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Christmas Memories
by Sean Gaffney and Karen Lund
Full Length Drama
Cast: 4M; 4F
Three grown siblings and their spouses get together for a
traditional Christmas. Yet, without their parents alive, Christmas
seems emptied of meaning. Or is it? Past and present is explored
as the family struggles to finds new meanings for old traditions
Script contact: Taproot
Theatre (206) 781-9705
Produced by Warm Beach The
Lights of Christmas, WA 1999
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Pahoms Land
One Act Farce
Cast: 5M; 2F (expandable)
A man. His wife. A strange business deal from a few wise
acres. A comedic tale involving greed, power, passion... and
lots and lots of land! Pahoms Land follows one mans
longings for the better things, and the price he pays, which
is more than he had counted on. Adapted from Leo Tolstoys
How Much Land Does a Man Need?
Script contact: Gaffney
Inkwell
Video: Globalstage
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The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
One Act Comedy
Cast: 5M; 3F
Imagine living in the perfect town. Neighbors who are all
honest, up-right, humble, decent, law abiding... and know
it.
The Man Who Corrupted Hadleyburg shows what happens when
the goodness of the perfect town is tested. Can anyone escape
unscathed? Adapted from Mark Twains short story.
Script contact: Gaffney
Inkwell
Video: Globalstage
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Christmas on the Air
Full Length Comedy
Cast: 4M; 2F
Its Christmas Eve, 1935, and KRMC Radio has just finished
its first all night flapper-Shakespeare marathon. But
when a snowstorm prevents the new days crew from arriving
at the studio, the over-tired cast must maintain another day
of content. With no scripts, combating egos, a fear of dead
air and a new sponsor looking over everybodys shoulders,
how long can the crew keep performing?
Script contact: Gaffney
Inkwell
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The Christmas Charity Murder
Full Length Drama
Cast; 5M, 3F
For Pastor Mike Graham, this was just another charity fundraiser.
But when one of the guests ends up murdered, its up
to the Pastor to bring the truth into the light. Can the killer
be discovered before death strikes again?
Script contact: Gaffney
Inkwell
Produced by Warm Beach The
Lights of Christmas, WA 2002
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A Knight in the Book
One Act Comedy
Cast: 2M; 2F (expandable)
Its the wacky adventures of Sir Nosalot and his faithful
squire, Toad. The hapless knight must carry a message through
the dreaded word, risking life, limb and exposure to bad puns
to serve his queen. Dragons, talking trees and other terrible
tests await in this farcical walk through the book of Proverbs.
Currently touring with Taproot
Theatre Company.
Script contact: Gaffney
Inkwell
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