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Frankenstein vs the Horrendous Goo

Frankenstein vs the Horrendous Goo

by Treanor Baring

A mix-up in the chemistry club creates a horrendous goo that takes over John Dalton School. Students, administrators and even parents get “goo-ed” by this mysterious green slime with a mind of its own.

Who is behind the attack of the mutant polymer? Can the students disentangle the clues from what they’ve learned in chemistry, theatre and psychology class? Why is Frankenstein brought in to save the day? And why is he writing love notes?

Middle School actors and their audiences will delight in this fast-paced, action-packed comedy.

Comedy

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Also available in a competition-length version here.

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

About 50 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
11 Characters
2 M | 3 F | 6 Any Gender
Simple set

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11 Characters
2 M, 3 F, 6 Any Gender

Characters in this play are currently identified as male or female. Directors are welcome to assign any gender (binary or non-binary) to any character and modify pronouns accordingly.

CHELSEA [A] 49 lines
Chemistry club president. A natural leader, addicted to her phone, friendly but not emotional.
PETRA [A] 45 lines
Brilliant and kind chemistry club member, caring and really, really into chemistry.
DREW [M] 39 lines
Popular basketball star, chemistry club member. Can be snarky but has a romantic side.
JAKE [A] 42 lines
Sci-Fi enthusiast, chemistry club member. Into all things science fiction, on the lookout for aliens and into the study of human nature.
ABBIE [F] 26 lines
Younger theatre club student. Cute, sweet and smart. Everyone’s little sister.
RANDALL [A] 30 lines
Student volunteer school announcer. Teacher’s pet, the student you always find in the office helping out.
MISS NULLAM [F] 26 lines
The school attendance counselor. Fake nice, stickler for the rules. One Monologue.
MRS. LOMONOVSKY [F] 42 lines
Parent who can’t stop baking cupcakes and volunteering at the school.
FRANKENSTEIN [M] 20 lines
Lovable and menacing, just a big baby of a creepy monster.
CENTRAL CASTING RECEPTIONIST [A] 3 lines
The nasally voice that answers the phone at the talent agency.
DANNY PEEVERSTON [A] 5 lines
Nerdy student, means well.

Praise for Frankenstein vs the Horrendous Goo

Doug Poage
Timbercrest Middle School
The kids loved it, the parents loved it, it was great fun!
Keira Robalino
Spindrift School of Performing Arts
This was a delightful experience for a summer camp for a group of 10-14s. Great voice for that age group and a very funny script.

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