The Red Pants Blue Pants Marionette Spectacular

The Red Pants Blue Pants Marionette Spectacular by Joshua Mikel

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Productions (2)
Comedy
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30 - 35 minutes
13 Any (13-20 actors possible: 0-13 W, 0-13 M)
Set: Minimal.

A free-spirited riff on Thornton Wilder's playlet Proserpina and the Devil, this short comedy follows the antics of Red Pants and Blue Pants, co-performers and partners in crime. As they attempt to present their usual play-within-a-play, personal conflict and costume-related angst keep getting in the way. The meddling of two tricky potion pushers, Peep and Gnarly Carly, doesn't help. Will their trusty spot op Leroy, befuddled stage manager Deborah, and a dose of magic help keep Red and Blue's show on the road, or will everyone get their pants in a twist?

Pricing Information

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

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

A free-spirited riff on Thornton Wilder's playlet Proserpina and the Devil, this short comedy follows the antics of Red Pants and Blue Pants, co-performers and partners in crime. As they attempt to present their usual play-within-a-play, personal conflict and costume-related angst keep getting in the way. The meddling of two tricky potion pushers, Peep and Gnarly Carly, doesn't help. Will their trusty spot op Leroy, befuddled stage manager Deborah, and a dose of magic help keep Red and Blue's show on the road, or will everyone get their pants in a twist?

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 30 - 35 minutes
  • 13 Any (13-20 actors possible: 0-13 W, 0-13 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-427-1

Production History

MAR 15, 2024 - MAR 16, 2024
Long Beach Sr. High School
Long Beach, MS United States
Long Beach Sr. High School Long Beach, MS United States
OCT 21, 2021 - OCT 23, 2021
Bishop Gorman High School
Las Vegas, NV United States
Bishop Gorman High School Las Vegas, NV United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Finalist, Thornton Wilder Playwriting Competition (2011)