Following in His Footsteps

The Entire Play of Once Upon a Genre (2014)

What happens when characters from your favorite fairy tales (and their children) find themselves trapped in other genres? This hilariously silly play answers that question.

Drama Scripts for Purchase

Pam Townsend is making scripts of her plays available for purchase through Amazon. Follow the associated links below to access information directly from Amazon.com.

Pam Townsend is a teacher and director who turned to writing plays in order to provide quality material for her student actors. She publishes in the hope that other harried directors may also be able to make use of her work.

"The Tapestry" - Script

Amazon Play Tapestry CoverIn 1941, young Ellie O'Brien faces a devastating betrayal by the one she loves most. In the aftermath, she comes to doubt everything she has been raised to believe. If God is real, why would He allow her to suffer so deeply and undeservedly?

But years later, when her granddaughter Cassie faces heartbreak, Ellie is able to use the hard-won lessons of her own youth to help her grandchild see that God is always at work—even in our greatest struggles and trials. He is always good and He always does good. In this moving drama, Ellie and Cassie's lives are interwoven like an elaborate tapestry.

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"Once Upon a Genre" - Script

Amazon Play Genre CoverWhat happens when characters from your favorite fairy tales (and their children) find themselves trapped in other genres? This hilariously silly play answers that question.

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School Play Videos

Videos of some of the dramas can be viewed here. Set aside about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, get some snacks, and enjoy!

"Aftershock" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of Aftershock (2024)

What happens when a group of strangers are trapped and afraid? How will they respond when the situation turns deadly? What would you do if you didn't know if you could trust the people trapped with you? How far would you go?

"Clover Flanagan and the Case of the Misplaced Heiress" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of Clover Flanagan and the Case of the Misplaced Heiress (2023)

Heiress Philomena Marlowe is missing. Can Clover Flanagan and her plucky assistant Pepper find her or will her inept brother Fergus ensure that the lost heiress stays lost?

"Through the Inferno" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of Through the Inferno (2022)

After a whirlwind courtship, wealthy British businessman Edward Pembroke marries German actress Katherine Geld, but a revelation on their wedding day drives a wedge between the young couple. As World War II begins, tension deepens for the couple and Edward leaves on mysterious business while Katherine embarks on her own journey in search of atonement. Although they believe they are traveling in opposite directions, they are, in fact, each heading in the way of danger. In peril, they will each discover what is important, but it might just be too late.

"The Pirate King" - Entire Play

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The Entire Play of The Pirate King (2021)

The Pirate King must prove that his son has what it takes to succeed him. The only problem is that his son is a rubbish pirate.

"The Legacy" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of The Legacy (2019)

When John and Jemma lose their life savings, John sinks into bitterness that may be his legacy unless grace can change his path.

"Robin Hood" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of Robin Hood (2018)

Robin Hood and his merry men face a host of troubles, including the Sheriff of Nottingham's schemes and Robin's rebellious sister, Anne.

"In the Shadow" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of In the Shadow (2017)

A serious drama about how God works, even in the shadows of life, even when we must walk through the darkest valley (Psalm 23).

"Anyone But You" - Trailer

The Trailer for Anyone But You (2016)

A comedy framed about a century ago!

"Anyone But You" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of Anyone But You (2016)

A comedy framed about a century ago!

"The Tapestry" - Trailer

The Trailer for The Tapestry (2015)

"The Tapestry" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of The Tapestry (2015)

In 1941, young Ellie O'Brien faces a devastating betrayal by the one she loves most. In the aftermath, she comes to doubt everything she has been raised to believe. If God is real, why would He allow her to suffer so deeply and undeservedly?

But years later, when her granddaughter Cassie faces heartbreak, Ellie is able to use the hard-won lessons of her own youth to help her grandchild see that God is always at work—even in our greatest struggles and trials. He is always good and He always does good. In this moving drama, Ellie and Cassie's lives are interwoven like an elaborate tapestry.

"Once Upon a Genre" - Trailer

The Trailer for Once Upon a Genre (2014)

"Once Upon a Genre" - Entire Play

The Entire Play of Once Upon a Genre (2014)

What happens when characters from your favorite fairy tales (and their children) find themselves trapped in other genres? This hilariously silly play answers that question.