The Golden One

WANTED: A GOLDEN LEADER TO RESTORE THE MONARCHYThe Golden One is a one-act satirical comedy that explores unwavering loyalty to authoritarian leaders, intolerance, and environmental mayhem. After the monarchy falls, the Lumberjack Leprechauns hold a costume contest to find their next golden leader. For generations, the loyal Lumberjack Leprechauns have followed their king's orders to find the great pot o' gold buried underneath trees. But when President Leafhopper, an ally of the dreaded Tree Huggers, wins the first democratic election and enforces deforestation regulations, their world is turned upside down. With their leader Stumpsharp captured after a disastrous attempt to storm the castle, Axestorm, Chopwit, and Sawdunce devise an ingenious method for finding their next golden leader: a costume contest in the North Woods. Ingenious, that is, until eccentric contestants and a lively audience challenge their quest to restore the monarchy. W.T. Kosmos, humorist author of the award-winning Blaze Union and the Puddin' Head Schools, presents his debut play for teens and adults, designed for six or more actors and minimal props. W.T. Kosmos is the surly alter ego (pen name) of a life-long educator.