About the Play
Comedy. 40-45 minutes. 2 females, 3 males, 2 any gender (gender-flexible). Suitable for middle school and older performers, and elementary school audiences.
A completely gender-flexible 4-person version, originally adapted for Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre and ideal for touring, is available here.
The author grants productions pre-approval to make cuts to meet time limits and community standards regarding profanity and obscenity for Texas UIL and other one-act competitions.
Synopsis
When Paleontologist Mark learns that his niece, Natalie, is being harassed by a local bully, he tells her the story of Ryan Rex Jr., a little dinosaur with a big bully problem of his own. With the help of his closest companions, Terry Pterodactyl and Bronnie Brontosaurus, Ryan and Natalie both learn a lesson about friendship and the importance of forgiveness. Filled with heart and humor, The Big Bad Bullysaurus entertains its audience while touching on this very timely issue.