In a fairytale village, a group of bold and creative youth fight back against an authoritarian judge when he tries to enforce severe rules on the community. But the powerful judge will stop at nothing to get what he really wants: a good old-fashioned witch burning. Things quickly spiral out of control and lives are at stake... will the teens survive the searing justice of the judge? This quirky and timely coming of age production pairs comedic moments with heart-wrenching tragedy, teaching us that without risk, there's no magic.
Keywords: youth, teen, witch, black magic, judge, courage, authoritarianism, fascism, coming of age, revolution
Genre: Dark Comedy
Acts: 2
Run time: 75 minutes
Suitable for students 12+
Content notes: Some characters are bullied, a character dies of illness, reference to a father's death, some rude teenage humour.
Production notes: Live music performed during the opening, transitions, and "summoning circle" moment will take this production to the next level.
Cast size: 25 actors
Casting note: This show was created to accommodate the large cast needs of high school and college productions but can be doubled for a smaller cast. Most characters can be gender swapped or gender non-conforming. Many of these roles can be played by anyone, regardless of age, background, or race.