Wiley and the Hairy Man
By Suzan Zeder.
Product Code: WC9000
Full-length Play
Comedy
Cast size: 3m., 1w., 4 either gender with optional extras.
Limited Streaming Rights Available
Awards: The Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award | ASSITEJ: Outstanding International Play for Young Audiences
Rights and availability
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Synopsis
This drama is a spine-tingling tale of a boy and his worst fears in the swamp—eventually overcome by Wiley himself. Set deep within the mysterious Tombigbee Swamp, Wiley and the Hairy Man centers around a young fatherless boy, his conjure-woman mother, his faithful dog, and the Hairy Man who haunts Wiley's days and dreams. Through rhythm and rhyme, a chorus creates the mystery of the swamp. The magic of this play is not fairy dust, it is soil—the magic of survival, the magic of the earth and the mud of the swamp. In an exciting duel of wits, Wiley learns to rely upon his own resources and conquers two villains: the Hairy Man and his own fear.
Notes
Limited Streaming Rights Available
The character “Mammy” may be renamed “Momma” as needed.
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code WC9000
- Minimum Cast Size 8
- Pages of Dialogue 45
- Min. Royalty Rate $110.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 70 min
- Staging Fragmentary set which may suggest house and swamp.
Categories
- Target Audience Young Audiences | Middle School | College and Adult | Family (all ages)
- Performing Group Elementary School | Middle School | High School | College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre | TYA | Touring Group | Praise Group
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9781583427897
Customer Reviews
The show was amazing! Definitely one of the best shows we've ever produced.
Wonderful story that can be brought to life in many different ways. Chorus work makes this play so unique and creative. My Junior High kids loved bring this play to life and had fun with each character.
This show is incredible! I love a play that uses a chorus, and I love a play EVEN BETTER when it uses a chorus well. I love the message of this show, and I love the humor in all of the "scary."
This play is extremely entertaining. It is a director’s dream. The cast number is flexible and it allows directors to let their imaginations fly! We left our one act play contest yesterday with first place and numerous individual awards.
Tell the story. A great part of this script is how Wiley overcomes his fears. Our group really fell into that idea and some even overcame some of their fears during the season. It really is a cool script.
Fun script that allows cast members to be creative and innovative.
Terrific play! Our audiences enjoyed the humor, the excitement, and the lessons learned. Lots of compliments.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
Use the chorus to the fullest to create a mysterious enviroment.
Production Map
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Draper | UT | 03/14/2024 | 04/19/2025 |
| Carter Riverside High School | Fort Worth | TX | 05/07/2025 | 05/09/2025 |
Gallery
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Wiley and the Hairy Man (Zeder) - Blinn College-Brenham, Brenham, TX
Wiley and the Hairy Man (Zeder) - Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
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