Andrew M Frodahl
Andrew brings over fifteen years of diverse experience in live theatre, having worked as a Stage Manager, Production Manager, Producer, Puppet Coach, Designer, Director, and Resident Playwright on more than 90 productions.
His passion for the performing arts began in high school, when he traveled the country with his family as a troupe of puppeteers, writing original skits and routines for their shows. Since then, he has published fourteen stage plays, including Chapter Seven Christmas and Christmas in Juneberry with Eldridge Christian Plays & Musicals.
Among his produced works is an adaptation of Margery Williams’s The Velveteen Rabbit, which was selected in 2012 for an off-Broadway production at the inaugural New York Children’s Theater Festival (NYCTF). The festival featured a distinguished panel that included Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical, Cheryl Henson of the Jim Henson Foundation, and Carol Demas of The Magic Garden.
Andrew’s original plays Liferaft (2011) and The Blueberry Balladeer (2012) were also produced by Penobscot Theatre Company.
Andrew is also the author of two young adult novels, The Blueberry Balladeer and The Unknown Detective and the Fishy Witness—both published by Tuxedo Brook Publishing.
He is passionate about using writing, drama, and puppetry to serve the ministry to which he feels called by God. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Kingsway University and Theological Seminary. He lives in Northern Maine with his wife, Ashley, and their three sons—Axel, Hans, and Finn.
Roy & Rita’s Ridiculous Remodel
Comedy by Andrew M Frodahl
36 pages
5 m, 6 w, 8 flexible, (doubling possible)
Reality TV stars Roy and Rita Rafferty are full of energy and excitement for their home improvement audience. However, the ratings for “Roy and Rita's Ridiculous Remodel Show!” are looking bleak. After filming only ten episodes, the network has informed them that unless they can boost their ratings – drastically! – this episode will be their last. Roy and Rita consult with their production team and, as a last ditch effort, decide to do a kitchen remodel in 24 hours and film it all live! But can they pull it off with an oddball construction crew? The electrici...
Jooba Gumba Wondy
Comedy by Andrew M Frodahl
41 pages
6 m, 6 w, 10-16 flexible, doubling possible
Senior class president Todd is looking forward to the class trip to France…at least he thinks he is. His prim girlfriend, Dailyn, has been planning it for years. At the last minute, Principal Kinkade has another idea. She manipulates Todd into suggesting the remote luxurious island of Jooba Gumba Wondy. With the lure of nightlife, sand, and paradise, Kasey, Lindsey, Duncan and Jared are quick to agree. When they all arrive, however, they find that it’s anything but a five-star resort! On a hunting expedition to find breakfast, the teens are separated, attacke...