Yo-yo

Written with Bryan Willis

5M, 3F, 10 Ensemble (any gender)

On his 18th birthday, Larry is confronted with the hard reality of adulthood. His father wants him to make some big life choices about his future. All Larry wants to do is play with his yo-yo. No one can make a living off of sick yo-yo skills. Or can they? A short play written for a champion.

Commissioned and premiered by the Northwest Playwrights Alliance and the Academy of International Education.

Script and rights available by contacting Dano here.

Character Descriptions

LARRY, 18, a yo-yo master 

MOM, his Mom

DAD, his Dad

ANNA, his younger sister

MORRIE, his even younger brother

NICK STYGIAN, a mysterious man, appearing at first in silhouette

TOM, Larry’s best friend since 1st grade

MARY, Larry’s other best friend

FAN #1, a fan 

YO-YO REP, merchandise agent

YO-YO EXPERT, unofficial expert

YO-YO REP PHOTOGRAPHERS, at least two, please use flash cameras

JUDGE #1, a judge

JUDGE #2, another judge

SHOE REP #1, just trying to make a living

SHOE REP #2, another shoe guy

TOPPS CARD GUY, trading card rep

FLEER CARD GUY, competing trading card rep

Suggested Extras: Cotton candy salesman, yo-yo salesman, and others who are intrigued by yo-yos and the possibilities that are wound inside.