Prancer by Greg Taylor

Prancer

by Greg Taylor

Young Jessica Riggs’ family has fallen on hard times. Still, she keeps her belief in Santa Claus and the idea that there are miracles in the world. When an injured reindeer appears in Jessica’s backyard, she believes it is Prancer. While she is nursing the creature back to health, the whole community of Three Oaks eventually learns about Prancer, causing big problems for Jessica as she tries to return the reindeer home. Based on the cherished film, Prancer, this piece uses a heartwarming story and breathtaking puppetry to bring light into your holiday season.

$12.00

Quick Details

  • Type: Play
  • Estimated Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions worldwide
  • Cast Size: 22 characters | Doubling possible

Full Details

Roles:

  • JESSICA RIGGS - 9, high-spirited, energy to burn, a true believer
  • JOHN RIGGS - late 30’s, Jessica’s father
  • STEVE RIGGS - 12, Jessica’s brother
  • AUNT SARAH - early 40’s, John’s sister, Jessica’s aunt
  • CAROL WEATHERBY - 10, Jessica’s best friend
  • DR. BENTON - 50’s, the town’s veterinarian
  • TOM STEWART - 40’s, the Santa at the mall
  • MRS. MCFARLAND - 50’s, a recluse, the richest woman in town
  • PASTOR WILLIAMS - 40’s, minister of Jessica’s church
  • DORA BENEDETTI - 30’s, a Three Oaks policewoman
  • HERB DRIER - 40’s, a butcher, owner of the town’s Christmas tree lot
  • MISS FAIRBURN - 50’s, a teacher at Jessica’s school
  • RYAN NICOLSON - one of Jessica’s classmates
  • GAVIN - one of Jessica’s classmates
  • NITA - one of Jessica’s classmates
  • STACY - one of Jessica’s classmates
  • RILEY - one of Jessica’s classmates
  • EMMA - one of Jessica’s classmates
  • TOMMY - one of Jessica’s classmates
  • CREW WORKER - 30’s
  • HAROLD - 8 years old
  • SAMMY - 6 years old

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

The following resources may be added to you license for an additional fee:
  • Logo/Media package

Greg Taylor

Greg Taylor was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is a screenwriter - with Prancer, Jumanji and Harriet the Spy among his credits - author and playwright. Greg is married, with two children, Jessica and Ian, and, recently, two grandchildren. From the time he and his wife, Joanne, had their first child, Greg has concentrated on writing stories for families, children and young adults. You can him on the web at www.gregtaylorwriter.com.


Originally produced at The Rose Theatre in 2016

Photo of production at Phipps Center for the Arts

Photo of production at Phipps Center for the Arts

Photo of production at Phipps Center for the Arts

Reviews

“

Prancer, the quiet, poignant and beautifully produced new play at the Rose, will sneak up on you…. As it plays out, you don’t realize that Prancer is lodging itself in your heart. I was surprised at the lump in my throat (and my soggy eyes) at the end. Expect this show to stay with you for the rest of the holiday season.

- Omaha World Herald
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Seeing Prancer truly is an entire theater going experience – one that we would highly recommend to families this holiday season.

- Daily Nonpareil