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The Magic Diary of Mozambique

by Chris Stiles

Darla feels invisible and that nothing goes her way. She wishes she had a better life. When her globetrotting sister gives her a diary, Darla thinks it's just another dumb present. Then, bizarre things start happening and suddenly EVERYTHING'S going Darla's way.

The diary, she discovers, gives her everything she wishes for: good grades, popular friends, lavish gifts from her parents… She's the top dog!

But there are consequences to being on top. Killer roses, an out-of-control golf game and a raccoon invasion send Darla into a tizzy. How will she make it right? Be careful what you wish for.

Comedy

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

At a Glance

Running Time
About 60 minutes
Approximate; excludes intermissions and scene changes
Cast
10 Characters
2 M 8 F
Set
Unit Set
Length
42 pages
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10 Characters

  • 2 Males
  • 8 Females

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.

  • Darla Female 255 lines
    A girl of 13. Several Monologues.
  • Mom Female 84 lines
    Darla’s mother
  • Dad Male 127 lines
    Darla’s father.
  • Margaret Female 67 lines
    A young woman of 22; Darla’s sister.
  • David Male 9 lines
    An autistic boy of 14.
  • Becky Female 68 lines
    A girl of 13; Darla’s best friend.
  • Jill Female 21 lines
    An upper-class popular girl of 13.
  • Jill’s “Posse Female
    Three girls who always hover around Jill.
  • Extra students
    To mill around the hallway.
  • The Raccoons
    An unlimited number of offstage varmints.

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