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)
"[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
- Published by Pioneer Drama Service, 2016
- 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 Northeast 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
Total Stage Production (so far): 72
