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The Mean Old Elephant





This page features information on the children's play "The Mean Old Elephant" by Daniel Guyton. First, you will see images related to the play, then if you scroll down, you will see reviews and details about it.

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The Mean Old Elephant



6M,6F. One-Act (30 min). Ollie the Elephant just wants to sleep, but the other animals in the jungle want to play. In his frustration, Ollie snaps at everyone - including a vindictive snake who tries to get revenge. The jungle animals all have to band together to help one another, and learn a lesson about friendship and cohabitation.

  • Commissioned by the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta GA, 2018

"Thank you so much for writing such a fantastic play for young performers. All my students absolutely enjoyed the experience of the performing arts and their parents were thrilled to see them on stage." (Maurice Cooper, Mono Arts Council, 2021)

  • Produced by Alliance Theatre's Junior Players Program in Atlanta, GA, 2018
  • Produced by Lake Monger Primary School in Wembley, WA, 2020
  • Published by Drama Notebook, 2020
  • Published by Next Stage Press, 2021
  • Produced by Mono Arts Council in Mammoth Lakes, CA, 2021
  • Produced by Alaska Theatre of Youth in Anchorage, AK, 2023




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