Daniel Guyton



The Boy Who Cried Werewolf





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The boy Who Cried Werewolf



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)


"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)


"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)

  1. Produced by Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA, 2015
  2. Produced by Cornerstone Middle School in Cumming, GA, 2015
  3. Produced by Northumberland Players in Ontario, Canada, 2016
  4. Produced by Wood Memorial Junior-Senior High School in Oakland City, IN, 2016
  5. Produced by South Lakes High School in Reston, VA, 2016
  6. Produced by Light of the World Dance Academy in Hialeah, FL, 2016
  7. Produced by City of Oldsmar in Oldsmar, FL, 2016
  8. Produced by Callaway Middle School in LaGrange, GA, 2016
  9. Produced by Hooks Independent School District in Hooks, TX, 2016
  10. Produced by Dan River High School in Ringgold, VA, 2016
  11. Produced by Belmont High School in Belmont, MS, 2016
  12. Produced by Thales Academy in Apex, NC, 2016
  13. Produced by Riversprings Middle School in Crawfordville, FL, 2017
  14. Produced by Aplington-Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, IA, 2017
  15. Produced by Weld County School District 6 in Greeley, CO, 2017
  16. Produced by Baldwin Borough Public Library in Pittsburgh, PA, 2017
  17. Produced by Southern Coffey County Middle School in Gridley, KS, 2017
  18. Produced by Our Savior Lutheran Church in Houston, TX, 2017
  19. Produced by Knob Noster R-VIII Schools in Knob Noster, MO, 2017
  20. Produced by Central Academy in Macon, MS, 2017
  21. Produced by Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA, 2017
  22. Produced by Martin County School District in Stuart, FL, 2017
  23. Produced by Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community Schools in Garner, IA, 2017
  24. Produced by Homeschool in Springtown, TX, 2017
  25. Produced by Meridian High School in Meridian, ID, 2017
  26. Produced by Mt. Pleasant Community Schools in Mt. Pleasant, IA, 2017
  27. Produced by Thorp School District in Thorp, WA, 2017
  28. Produced by Cheatham Middle School in Ashland City, TN, 2017
  29. Produced by Marin Preparatory School in San Francisco, CA, 2017
  30. Produced by Riverview Charter School in Beaufort, SC, 2017
  31. Produced by Dallas Independent Schools in Dallas, TX, 2017
  32. Produced by Prairie Land Regional Division 25 in Alberta, Canada, 2017
  33. Produced by Whiting High School in Whiting, IN, 2017
  34. Produced by Audubon Board of Education in Audubon, NJ, 2017
  35. Produced by NE Metro Independent School District in White Bear Lake, MN, 2017
  36. Produced by Denver Public School in Denver, CO, 2018
  37. Produced by Geneva Park District in Geneva, IL, 2018
  38. Produced by Mundelein State School in Mundelein, IL, 2018
  39. Produced by City of Kenner in Kenner, LA, 2018
  40. Produced by Lake Worth Playhouse in Lake Worth, FL, 2018
  41. Produced by Horry County Schools in Conway, SC, 2018
  42. Produced by Bingham Academy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018
  43. Produced by Performer Stuff in Orlando, FL, 2018
  44. Produced by Lionheart Theatre in Norcross, GA, 2018
  45. Produced by Larkspur Middle School in Virginia Beach, VA, 2018
  46. Produced by Poland Central School in Poland, NY, 2018
  47. Produced by Outlook High School in Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2018
  48. Produced by Toni Meyer in Hubert, NC, 2018
  49. Produced by Eisenhower Middle School in Rockford, IL, 2018
  50. Produced by Hebron Middle School in Hebron, IN, 2019
  51. Produced by Performer Stuff in Orlando, FL, 2019
  52. Produced by Aynor Middle School in Galivant's Ferry, SC, 2019
  53. Produced by Central High Public Schools in Marlow, OK, 2019
  54. Produced by Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, TX, 2019
  55. Produced by Custer Public Schools in Custer, MT, 2019
  56. Produced by Town Square Playhouse in Fayetteville, GA, 2019
  57. Produced by Horace Mann Middle School in Colorado Springs, CO, 2019
  58. Produced by Laramie County School District in Cheyenne, WY, 2019
  59. Produced by Botwood Collegiate in Botwood, Newfoundland, Canada, 2020
  60. Produced by St. Stephen School in Oil City, PA, 2020
  61. Produced by Hartford Stage Company in Hartford, CT, 2020
  62. Produced by Performer Stuff in Orlando, FL, 2020
  63. Produced by Lyon County School District in Yerington, NV, 2021
  64. Produced by Wakulla County School District in Crawfordville, FL, 2021
  65. Produced by Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA, 2022
  66. Produced by Chateaugay Central School in Chateaugay, NY, 2022
  67. Produced by Weslaco Independent School District in Weslaco, TX, 2022
  68. Produced by Central Middle School in Corinth, ME, 2023
  69. Produced by Theatre 75 Youth Drama Group in Wainwright, AB, Canada, 2023
  70. Produced by The Albany Academies in Albany, NY, 2023
  71. Produced by Riverside Christian Academy in Fayetteville, TN, 2023
  72. Produced by Howell Middle School in Victoria, TX, 2023
  73. Produced by Charleston High School in Charleston, IL, 2023
  74. Produced by Performer Stuff in Orlando, FL, 2024
  75. Produced by North Douglas Elementary School in Drain, OR, 2024
  76. Produced by Harmony Arts Program in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, 2024
  77. Produced by Virginia Beach City Public School in Virginia Beach, VA, 2024
  78. Produced by East Webster High School in Maben, MS, 2024
  79. Produced by Victoria Independent School District in Victoria, TX, 2025
  80. Produced by Beaverton School District in Beaverton, OR, 2025




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