| T. James Belich is the author of over a dozen plays which range in genre from mystery to children's to religious. His works have been performed as near as Minnesota and as far away as Africa and Australia. Mr. Belich has been heavily influenced by the works of C. S. Lewis, and his favorite playwrights include Pirandello and Chekhov. In addition to playwriting, Mr. Belich has also been active in the theater in a variety of other capacities. He has played a wide range of roles, including Malvolio in Twelfth Night and the Little Monk in Brecht's Galileo. He has also worked behind the scenes in positions ranging from lighting designer to stage manager to producer. In addition to his career as a playwright, Mr. Belich also has a background in the sciences, having studied physics at both Bethel University and the University of Minnesota (Ph.D.). He also loves to travel, and his favorite destinations include Great Britain, Costa Rica, and China. Mr. Belich currently resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his wife Kelly. |
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Comedy
Short, 50 minutes
3 females, 3 males, 1 either
(7-15 actors possible: 3-12 females, 3-12 males)
$35.00 per performance; $7.99 per book
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, an ancient empire has left behind a powerful Oracle. With it in her possession, the evil Russian Countess Natasha Novelova plans to take back the throne of Russia and only Dr. Illinois Jane, cartographer extraordinaire, can stop her! In this action-packed adventure, Illinois Jane and her sidekick, Sid Knickerbock, pursue the Countess and Ivan the Irritable into the jungle where they must face crocodiles, a giant anaconda, volcanoes, and more.
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Biblical comedy/drama
Short, 35-40 minutes
1 female, 1 male, 4 either (6 actors possible: 1-5 females, 1-5 males)
$35.00 per performance; $7.99 per book
Just another night in Bethlehem? So think two Roman guards stationed there on the night of Christ's birth. Bored with their mundane existence, the guards thirst for excitement, and are astonished when their wish appears to be granted with the arrival of three astrologers from the east. Suddenly the guards are embroiled in mysterious prophecies of a new king, born under a strange star, as the astrologers foreshadow the bloody role the guards are about to play in the service of an enraged king. A reinterpretation of a biblical tale that crackles with humor and suspense.
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Theater for young audiences
Full-length, 70-80 minutes
2 females, 1 male, 18 either (14-30 actors possible: 0-29 females, 0-28 males)
$75.00 per performance; $8.99 per book
What begins as a peaceful summer on the River is soon disrupted by Toad and his obsession with motorcars. After crashing several cars, he then steals one and lands himself in jail. His friends Mole, Badger, and Water Rat make every effort to protect Toad's residence, Toad Hall, but are instead ousted by the Ferrets and Weasels of the Wild Wood. Will Toad escape from jail and regain Toad Hall? Will he learn a lesson about his boastful and impetuous ways? A spirited adaptation of a timeless classic.
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