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| Douglas Evans lives in Berkeley, California. He taught for many years in various settings ranging from a small logging town in Oregon, to a wealthy suburb in California; a private school in Berkeley, to international schools in Helsinki and London. Now he is a full-time writer of books, stories, plays, and screenplays for children. He spends a good part of each year living abroad and has visited over 100 countries. He plays a competent piano and guitar and has written over 400 songs and compositions. His published books include MVP: Magellan Voyage Project, The Elevator Family, and the Classroom Creature Trilogy: Classroom at the End of the Hall, Math Rashes, and Mouth Moths. His Web site is at: http://www.wtmelon.com |
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Comedy
Full-length, 50-60 minutes
7 females, 7 males, 3 either
(8-24 actors possible: 4-12 females, 4-12 males)
$75.00 per performance; $8.99 per book
When the quirky Wilson family goes on vacation, they visit a nice hotel -- and then decide to take up residence in the elevator. They quickly turn their tiny space into a cozy home nicknamed "Otis" where they play pick-up sticks, have meals delivered, and entertain guests. All are welcome in the Wilsons' tiny mobile room, and as they move up and down they help everyone they meet, including a love-struck bellhop, an overscheduled old lady, and a lonely salesman. But when the Wilsons suspect that a kidnapped girl may be hidden in the hotel, they may face their biggest challenge yet.
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| "Beneath its blissfully buoyant surface, The Elevator Family has something important to say about the effect of one family on the world and vice versa. But that theme never overwhelms the gentle humor." |
| --Margaret Quamme, The Columbus Dispatch |
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