Both Ken Ludwig's "The Three Musketeers" and "Treasure Island" come to mind if you want something with a recognizable title. Neither are pure comedies, but Ken's writing has many comedic opportunities. They both have ensemble opportunities in townspeople, pirates, taverns, etc. Can be flexible casting opportunities up to and around 30.
"Peter and the Starcatcher" has the possibility for a flexible size cast from 12-30.
There's always the Kaufman and Hart classics "The Man Who Came to Dinner" and "You Can't Take It With You," which can accommodate casts up to and around 30.
Any of the "Abridged" series can also work. "Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged," "Complete History of America Abridged." The "Abridged" series can also have flexible casting.
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Jessica Harms
Theatre Director
Acton MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-20-2017 12:28
From: Shira Schwartz
Subject: Fall Play Suggestion
Try looking at Happily Ever Once Upon by Virginia Kidd. I think Sam French has it. It's the Cinderella story 20 years after they marry; recognizable characters but new story line. I don't remember exactly the number of kids in it but it was definitely at least a medium sized cast.
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Shira Schwartz
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-20-2017 10:41
From: Andrea Gustafson
Subject: Fall Play Suggestion
I am directing our 2017 fall play. I have a large program with LOTS of kids. I am graduating a large (and my most talented) group of seniors. I will have lots of freshmen coming in, so I want to do large cast. I am considering "Alice in Wonderland" or something else family friendly---not a musical. Any suggestions? Thinking more comedic--we have done heavy drama the past three years.
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Andrea Gustafson
Morris IL
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