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TRACY KRAUSS
Nationality: Canadianemail: Click here to contact Website: Click here
Literary Agent: Steve Hutson
Tracy Krauss has been a playwright and director for about ten years, writing, directing and producing plays primarily for high school aged audiences. She is also a published author of several works of fiction. She teaches Drama, art and English at the high school level and received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. She currently resides with her husband in Tumbler Ridge, BC.
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Dorothy's Road Trip Ebenezer's Christmas Carol Little Red In the Hood Midterm Eve's Phantasm Western Tale, TheDorothy's Road Trip
Synopsis:
Dorothy's Road Trip is a modern adaptation of the beloved Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with several comical twists. Dorothy still gets transported to Oz, but she is anything but the typical naive girl. She's a modern, assertive teenager who is used to getting her own way. (auntie Em might even say she's spoiled!) Her first encounter is with the Munchkinville Police Chief who is ready to arrest Dorothy for 'flying' without a license. Heralded as a hero by the Mayor and townspeople, she sets out on her quest to find the Wizard so that she can find her way home. Despite the protection of Good Witch Glinda, she is stalked by Glinda's evil cousin, the Wicked Witch of the West and her personal henchman, Watson - a bumbling but well meaning minion. along the way, she meets a thoughtfully brainless Scarecrow, a soft-hearted though heartless Tinman, and a cowardly lion. after an arduous journey to the Wizard's palace, they must then get past his personal assistant - a 'French Maid' style character who is more concerned with doing her nails than anything else. Through mishaps and mayhem, Dorothy and her friends accomplish the impossible and all ends well.
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1st Produced:
Watson Lake Secondary, Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, Canada 2002
Organisations:
WLSS Drama
1st Published:
http://www.jacpub.com/Full-Length/Krauss_Dorothy.php 160-5131563
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Genre:
comedy
Parts:
Male: 1 Female: 4 Other: 11+
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Top of PageEbenezer's Christmas Carol
This version of Dickens' a Christmas Carol strikes the perfect balance between a traditional retelling of the classic tale and a lighter touch that makes this holiday play ideal for younger audiences. as you well know, Ebenezer Scrooge finds himself on a journey of discovery and growth via three Spirits. But did you know these Spirits have attitudes that spice things up with lots of humor? Even Ebenezer surprises us with his cryptic sense of humor. and Tiny Tim's propensity to annoy could be a bigger problem than his crippled leg! With a running time perfect for school assemblies or as part of other functions, your holiday season will sparkle with the tradition, fun and buoyant spirit of kindness and generosity in Ebenezer's Christmas Carol!
Notes:
Flexible cast of 13 to 20 with lots of opportunity for doubling.
1st Produced:
Watson Lake Secondary, Watson Lake, Yukon Territory, Canada Dec 2002
Organisations:
WLSS Drama
1st Published:
http://www.pioneerdrama.com/SearchDetail.asp?pc=EBENEZERSC&id=4&qa=1#nb -
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Genre:
Comedy
Parts:
Male: 4 Female: 4 Other: 5
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Synopsis:
Little Red, an adventurous girl with a mind of her own, takes on the task of befriending Mildred, the social outcast at school. On her way to Grandmother's house, she encounters the Swine brothers who warn her about a possible predator, BB Wolf, and his nephew/apprentice, who are on the prowl. Little Red also meets up with a gang of tough 'hooligans' led by someone known as 'The Man'. Fortunately for Little Red, when these ruffians find out who her grandmother is (the coolest old lady around) they escort her right to Granny's door. Naturally, BB and Co. Are waiting. After a series of mix-ups and close encounters, it's revealed that the Swine brothers are really in cahoots with BB Wolf, and are involved in an insurance fraud scam. Granny saves the day with her karate moves and all is well& or so we think. In the end, everyone learns their lesson about honesty and staying true to oneself.
Notes:
Set can be elaborate or very simple at the director's discretion. An anti-bullying theme suitable for all ages.
1st Produced:
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Organisations:
WLSS Drama
1st Published:
JAC Publishing, July 2012 978-1605131733
Music:
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Genre:
comedy
Parts:
Male: - Female: 4 Other: 9+
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Synopsis:
audiences will love this madcap, modern adaptation of Shakespeare's a Midsummer Night's Dream. Denny, the captain of the football team, has his sights set on taking Mia to Stratford High's spring dance, but Mia has fallen head over heels in love with Lyle, a new student with a shady reputation. Determined to break up the couple, Mia's father makes plans to send Mia away to live with her aunt. Not wanting to be separated, Mia and Lyle decide to meet that night at the park and run away together. However, the unsuspecting couple encounter a band of troublemaking fairies that have congregated at the park and are eager to create a bit of mischief. Chaos ensues when Puck, an impish sprite, casts a spell causing the fairy queen to fall in love with a student actor who has been transformed into a donkey. and to make matters worse, Puck casts a spell that makes both Denny and Lyle fall madly in love with Mia's best friend. after all, "The course of true love never did run smooth"!
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1st Produced:
TRSS 2011
Organisations:
TRSS Kodiacts
1st Published:
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Genre:
comedy
Parts:
Male: 9 Female: 13 Other: 2+
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The Bard goes cowboy in "The Western Tale" - a two act play that is anything but the typical western. This loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" has a western setting, characters and theme. In the play, Big Leo and Doc Xavier have been friends since boyhood, until Big Leo's suspicious nature convinces him his wife, Ramona, and the Doc are having an affair. Following the original story line, he takes her to court where she collapses - apparently dead. He banishes her newly born baby in the wilderness to die, but his loyal ranch hand, Gus, secretly saves the child who is raised by some local squatters. Fast forward sixteen years, and 'Pearl' (Leo's daughter) falls in love with Doc Xavier's son. You can guess the rest& In the end, Leo repents, Ramona reappears, everyone is reunited and they all live happily ever after. True to the original Shakespearean version, the play is a comedy but there are also some dark dramatic moments. The famous 'bear scene' remains, and Father Time has been transformed into a traveling 'snake oil salesman' named Otto, who also functions as the narrator.
Notes:
Set and staging are flexible. There are many opportunities for doubling. The subject matter lends itself well to adult theatre, as the theme, although comedic, is also rather dark in keeping with Shakespeare's original play.
1st Produced:
Watson Lake Secondary School, Watson Lake Yukon Dec. 2007
Organisations:
WLSS Drama
1st Published:
JAC Publishing & Promotions (2012) 978-1605131818
Music:
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Genre:
Comedy/ parody
Parts:
Male: 10+ Female: 6+ Other: flexible
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