5M,5F. One-Act (30 min), Things get wild and hairy when a group of middle school students start to believe their teacher is a werewolf! Chris is really spooked because he’s certain he saw a werewolf in his neighborhood... wearing a bowling shirt! His pals don’t believe him at first, but when their teacher walks in wearing the same shirt and looking a bit worse for wear, the kids being to suspect Chris is right! Determined to discover the truth, the young teens sneak into their teacher’s home, and just as expected, the werewolf is there! Still... not all is as it seems. Full of surprises and silly humor, this play will have your audience howling for more!
- Finalist in Bergen County Academy's One-Act Festival
in Hackensack, NJ, 2017
- Commissioned by Alliance Theatre
in Atlanta GA, 2015
- Excerpt published in Best Contemporary Monologues for Kids 7-15
by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books, 2015
- Excerpt published in Audition Monologues for Young Men 2016
by Pioneer Drama Service, 2016
"It's no surprise that this wonderful, hilarious riff on werewolf stories has had so many productions. Its characters and situations are clear, the dialogue is sharp and funny, it builds to a very satisfying reveal, and it has maybe the best canned ham running gag in all of dramatic literature. Great for any ages and any group interested in comedy or in a different spin on a classic horror genre." (John Minigan, New Play Exchange, 2018)
"I really enjoyed
THE BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF
. Mrs. Henderson, in particular, but all of the adults really, reflect the view children often have of adults as arbitrary and nonsensical, but still powerful. I think this should be great fun in production!" (Paul Donnelly, Working Title Playwrights, 2015)
"I thought your play was well-written and actually had something important to say (always a good thing). I also enjoyed some of the subtle truths on display, such as how adults are perceived by children. Nice job!" (David Burton, Brooklyn Publishers, 2015)
"I read
THE BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF
- it's hilarious! I can just picture kids doing it. Very good work!" (Martha Patterson, Playwright's Binge, 2015)
"Did you ever wonder if werewolves could be real? That’s the premise of the Riversprings Middle School play,
THE BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF
written by Daniel Guyton and produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service of Denver, Colo. Chris (James Browne) is convinced he saw a werewolf outside his bedroom window. Madison (Blythe Gouker) and Benny (Katherine Teller) believe him wholeheartedly while Jacqueline (Maddie Gouker) thinks he is just making excuses about why he did not do his homework. Natalie Hawthorne (Natalie Whaley) - well, she has no idea what is going on! Throw in Detective Karloff (Chris Parrish) working a missing-person case, Principal Lonnie Chaney (Heather Watson) trying to take care of her students (while crushing on the detective), and Natalie’s looney mother, Mrs. Hawthorne (Brooke Brannan), obsessed with canned hams and seeing veterans, and you have all the ingredients for a zany, full-moon adventure. To top it all off, the kids think their literature teacher, Mr. Hemming (Mason Herron) might possibly be a werewolf! Lights, sound and effects are expertly controlled by Scott Rossow and Emma Vaughn. The behind-the-scenes stage crew, Ryan Crawford, Hali Hubbard and Savannah Woellert keep the scenes changing while the players race for their lives from a cat-eating werewolf (Natalie Thomas)." (Wilhelmina Morrison,
The Wakulla News
, 2017)
"Your play sounds downright hilarious!" (Suzy Rose, fan, 2016)
"The kids love your play
THE BOY WHO CRIED WEREWOLF
! It was very well received. One gentleman in particular commented that it was the perfect choice. My favorite part as a teacher-director when they bow and then come off the stage so pumped up. They were so excited! And proud! It was wonderful!" (Mary Claire Klooster, Cornerstone Middle School, 2015)
"It's great Dan! I loved it! I laughed out loud a couple of times. You have such a knack for getting a character quickly and concisely and keeping it consistent throughout the play. The story is a hoot! Loved the play on the names Karloff, Chaney and Hawthorne... very clever! Kids will have a blast performing this." (Ali Skylar, playwright, 2016)
"Fantastic play." (Gail Everett-Smith, ActNet Studios, 2016)
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Working with the cast was extremely fun and to me is a reflection of the show! It’ll be silly, interesting, and a whole lot of weird. Come to the show without knowing what to expect.” (Aiden Caughran, Charleston High School, 2023)
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Being in the production has been so silly and fun! I’m with some of my closest friends, and love collaborating with them. We’ve put in hard work on the weekends to make this happen, and I couldn’t be more proud of everyone for the work they’ve put in. We hope to have lots of people come to see it!” (Elaina Sutula, Charleston High School, 2023)
"[Chris's monologue] starts intriguing and full of energy with "I saw one last night." Saw what? Your audience will instantly be wondering. You'll engage your senses (and your audience's senses) , you'll hear howling. You'll see vividly what looks like a dog. But then you'll feel a rush of fright as you realize it's standing on its hind legs... and it's wearing a bowling shirt! Author Daniel Guyton in the first three sentences of his monologue gives you a strong start right out of the gate. Highly recommended." (Gabriel Davis, Monologue Genie, 2016)
"The kids loved us. Many of them came up to me and told me I was their favorite." (Johaira Contreras, actor, 2016)
- Produced by Alliance Theatre
in Atlanta, GA, 2015
- Produced by Cornerstone Middle School
in Cumming, GA, 2015
- Produced by Northumberland Players
in Ontario, Canada, 2016
- Produced by Wood Memorial Junior-Senior High School
in Oakland City, IN, 2016
- Produced by South Lakes High School
in Reston, VA, 2016
- Produced by Light of the World Dance Academy
in Hialeah, FL, 2016
- Produced by City of Oldsmar
in Oldsmar, FL, 2016
- Produced by Callaway Middle School
in LaGrange, GA, 2016
- Produced by Hooks Independent School District
in Hooks, TX, 2016
- Produced by Dan River High School
in Ringgold, VA, 2016
- Produced by Belmont High School
in Belmont, MS, 2016
- Produced by Thales Academy
in Apex, NC, 2016
- Produced by Riversprings Middle School
in Crawfordville, FL, 2017
- Produced by Aplington-Parkersburg High School
in Parkersburg, IA, 2017
- Produced by Weld County School District 6
in Greeley, CO, 2017
- Produced by Baldwin Borough Public Library
in Pittsburgh, PA, 2017
- Produced by Southern Coffey County Middle School
in Gridley, KS, 2017
- Produced by Our Savior Lutheran Church
in Houston, TX, 2017
- Produced by Knob Noster R-VIII Schools
in Knob Noster, MO, 2017
- Produced by Central Academy
in Macon, MS, 2017
- Produced by Alliance Theatre
in Atlanta, GA, 2017
- Produced by Martin County School District
in Stuart, FL, 2017
- Produced by Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community Schools
in Garner, IA, 2017
- Produced by Homeschool
in Springtown, TX, 2017
- Produced by Meridian High School
in Meridian, ID, 2017
- Produced by Mt. Pleasant Community Schools
in Mt. Pleasant, IA, 2017
- Produced by Thorp School District
in Thorp, WA, 2017
- Produced by Cheatham Middle School
in Ashland City, TN, 2017
- Produced by Marin Preparatory School
in San Francisco, CA, 2017
- Produced by Riverview Charter School
in Beaufort, SC, 2017
- Produced by Dallas Independent Schools
in Dallas, TX, 2017
- Produced by Prairie Land Regional Division 25
in Alberta, Canada, 2017
- Produced by Whiting High School
in Whiting, IN, 2017
- Produced by Audubon Board of Education
in Audubon, NJ, 2017
- Produced by NE Metro Independent School District
in White Bear Lake, MN, 2017
- Produced by Denver Public School
in Denver, CO, 2018
- Produced by Geneva Park District
in Geneva, IL, 2018
- Produced by Mundelein State School
in Mundelein, IL, 2018
- Produced by City of Kenner
in Kenner, LA, 2018
- Produced by Lake Worth Playhouse
in Lake Worth, FL, 2018
- Produced by Horry County Schools
in Conway, SC, 2018
- Produced by Bingham Academy
in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018
- Produced by Performer Stuff
in Orlando, FL, 2018
- Produced by Lionheart Theatre
in Norcross, GA, 2018
- Produced by Larkspur Middle School
in Virginia Beach, VA, 2018
- Produced by Poland Central School
in Poland, NY, 2018
- Produced by Outlook High School
in Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2018
- Produced by Toni Meyer
in Hubert, NC, 2018
- Produced by Eisenhower Middle School
in Rockford, IL, 2018
- Produced by Hebron Middle School
in Hebron, IN, 2019
- Produced by Performer Stuff
in Orlando, FL, 2019
- Produced by Aynor Middle School
in Galivant's Ferry, SC, 2019
- Produced by Central High Public Schools
in Marlow, OK, 2019
- Produced by Legacy Christian Academy
in Frisco, TX, 2019
- Produced by Custer Public Schools
in Custer, MT, 2019
- Produced by Town Square Playhouse
in Fayetteville, GA, 2019
- Produced by Horace Mann Middle School
in Colorado Springs, CO, 2019
- Produced by Laramie County School District
in Cheyenne, WY, 2019
- Produced by Botwood Collegiate
in Botwood, Newfoundland, Canada, 2020
- Produced by St. Stephen School
in Oil City, PA, 2020
- Produced by Hartford Stage Company
in Hartford, CT, 2020
- Produced by Performer Stuff
in Orlando, FL, 2020
- Produced by Lyon County School District
in Yerington, NV, 2021
- Produced by Wakulla County School District
in Crawfordville, FL, 2021
- Produced by Alliance Theatre
in Atlanta, GA, 2022
- Produced by Chateaugay Central School
in Chateaugay, NY, 2022
- Produced by Weslaco Independent School District
in Weslaco, TX, 2022
- Produced by Central Middle School
in Corinth, ME, 2023
- Produced by Theatre 75 Youth Drama Group
in Wainwright, AB, Canada, 2023
- Produced by The Albany Academies
in Albany, NY, 2023
- Produced by Riverside Christian Academy
in Fayetteville, TN, 2023
- Produced by Howell Middle School
in Victoria, TX, 2023
- Produced by Charleston High School
in Charleston, IL, 2023
- Produced by Performer Stuff
in Orlando, FL, 2024
- Produced by North Douglas Elementary School
in Drain, OR, 2024
- Produced by Harmony Arts Program
in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2024
- Produced by Virginia Beach City Public School
in Virginia Beach, VA, 2024
- Produced by East Webster High School
in Maben, MS, 2024
- Produced by Victoria Independent School District
in Victoria, TX, 2025
- Produced by Beaverton School District
in Beaverton, OR, 2025
- Produced by Acera School
in Winchester, MA, 2025
