WHY THAT WALKING SNOWMAN DIDN’T LIKE ME
A 5-minute play
by
Tara Meddaugh
MADISON, a popular IG (Instagram) model, sees a snowman come to life in front of her very eyes on Christmas Eve. And sure, of course, Madison knows this is all pretty insane, but it’s also a pretty amazing opportunity for her social media presence. However, as much as she would like, the silent snowman doesn’t seem to be cooperating for her selfie. Is it intimidated? Worried about collabs? She isn’t sure, but she is shocked when the snowman leaves before she can even get a video. It makes no sense why it wouldn’t want to hang out with her and her adorable rescue doggie, Bailey, especially when they both look so cute in their winter outfits. Luckily, Madison has Bailey to help her figure out a reasonable explanation for this disappointment.
DETAILS
Cast: 1-3 actors.*
1 speaking Female.
Optional 1-2 male/female nonspeaking roles (Bailey, the dog and the Snowman)
Age: Teen-young adult
Genre: Comedy
Setting: Outside, winter, snowy, Christmas Eve
Running time: around 4-5 minutes
*This play may stand alone as a monologue, or if desired, the role of Bailey, the dog, may be added (gender inclusive). Bailey does not speak, but has noted “murmurs” of communication. The role of Snowman may be added as a third non-speaking role (gender inclusive).
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EXCERPT
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MADISON
(to her dog, Bailey)
Stay still, Bailey! Please, don’t bark, sweetie! This is big—I mean, like Fuchsia-Diamond-Studded-Birkin-bag big. We do not want to lose this opportunity, especially on Christmas Eve!
(BAILEY murmurs)
Okay. Yes, I’ll be quieter too.
(pause)
It’s turning around…OMG, Bailey, it’s looking right at us…But it’s not smiling…
(pause)
Do you think it’s intimidated by me because I’m an IG model? Poor thing… Let me get my phone out!
(reaches to get phone out of her pocket)
What do I—what do I say to it? I’ve never talked to snowman before!
(BAILEY murmurs)
Good idea, Bailey. I’ll just visualize someone else instead…like…who do I always love running into…Oh! The Amazon delivery guy.
(visualizes)
Okay, um…
(to Snowman)
Hiiiieee! Um…Snowman… I’m Madison and I’m totally not scary. You can ask all my friends. I have like 250,000 followers, but I’m the nice kind of famous so you don’t need to be worried. Oh, and this is Bailey. She’s a rescue and everybody loves her too because she’s in like, half my posts, and I’m just gonna take a real quick pic and then we can march in town or do whatever snowman thing you want to do, okay?
(Turns to take a selfie. Adjusts hair. The snowman turns away. Madison lowers her phone and quickly turns back to the snowman)
Wait—why are you turning back around? We can’t see your face. Don’t you wanna be in—
(BAILEY murmurs)
Oh, you could be right, Bailey. I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll ask—END OF EXCERPT
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