Maybe you’re missing going to the theatre. Or big story times with your friends. A Snuggle Play is a play you can read or perform at home with your parents. The set its easy: all you need is a bed. Some of the plays involve smaller casts and some are bigger. All the plays have been written with COVID-19 in mind and touch on things happening in the world right now. All while being fun and interactive. You might even find them hilarious!
Commissions
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Nook & Cranny
This is a fun Snuggle Play that lets the actors and audience doodle and play along with the action. It touches on how hard it can be to be away from someone you love. The story is about some wee kids who can only see their grandma on video chat. As the family snuggles in to talk, some complicated questions come up, and two unexpected guests–Nook and Cranny–show up to help. The play is best performed with 4-5 readers. It was originally commissioned by Convergence Theatre.
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Margarash
Margarash is a fun Snuggle Play adapted from the playful picture book of the same name by Mark Riddle and Tim Miller. This play encourages its actors and audience to invent puppets and move along with the story. Similar to Nook & Cranny, this is a play about monsters in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how our wee ones are showing so much courage in the face of scary times. Enjoy Margarash with a group of 3-4 actors.
If you like the piece, please share your experience on social media using #SnugglePlays and #Margarash.
Closette
Closette is a fun Snuggle Play for those wee ones who tend to discover monsters in their closets. It’s a delightful story loosely inspired by the beautiful picture book Child of Glass by Beatrice Alemagna. This play encourages its actors and audience to explore light and shadow puppets. Similar to Nook & Cranny and Margarash, Closette is a story about dark ideas that can come up during the time of COVID-19. It continues to explore how wee ones show so much courage in the face of scary times. Enjoy Closette with a group of 2-3 actors.
If you like the piece, please share your experience on social media using #SnugglePlays and #Closette.
Momster
Momster is a quirky Snuggle Play that showcases a precocious little girl named Claret who has recently had her mom return home from a time in isolation. Her mom is a nurse and has had to distance herself from her partner and child. Everyone is very excited to have her home, and the play is a joyful celebration of frontline workers and how important it is to engage in self-care during stressful times. Take on Momster with a group of 3 to 4 actors.
If you enjoy the piece, feel free to use the hashtags #SnugglePlay and #Momster on social media.
Brendon Allen 