The Elevator Family

The Elevator Family adapted by Douglas Evans

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Productions (43)
Comedy
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50 - 60 minutes
7 W, 7 M, 3 Any (8-24 actors possible: 4-12 W, 4-12 M)
Set: The simple framework of an elevator and a flower stall.

When the quirky Wilson family goes on vacation, they visit a nice hotel -- and then decide to take up residence in the elevator. They quickly turn their tiny space into a cozy home nicknamed "Otis" where they play pick-up sticks, have meals delivered, and entertain guests. All are welcome in the Wilsons' tiny mobile room, and as they move up and down they help everyone they meet, including a love-struck bellhop, an overscheduled old lady, and a lonely salesman. But when the Wilsons suspect that a kidnapped girl may be hidden in the hotel, they may face their biggest challenge yet.

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Standard Edition $13.99
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Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

When the quirky Wilson family goes on vacation, they visit a nice hotel -- and then decide to take up residence in the elevator. They quickly turn their tiny space into a cozy home nicknamed "Otis" where they play pick-up sticks, have meals delivered, and entertain guests. All are welcome in the Wilsons' tiny mobile room, and as they move up and down they help everyone they meet, including a love-struck bellhop, an overscheduled old lady, and a lonely salesman. But when the Wilsons suspect that a kidnapped girl may be hidden in the hotel, they may face their biggest challenge yet.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 7 W, 7 M, 3 Any (8-24 actors possible: 4-12 W, 4-12 M)
  • Set: The simple framework of an elevator and a flower stall.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-413-4

Published Reviews

"Beneath its blissfully buoyant surface, The Elevator Family has something important to say about the effect of one family on the world and vice versa. But that theme never overwhelms the gentle humor."

Margaret Quamme, The Columbus Dispatch

"A delightful surprise... In an age where we are taught to be suspicious, The Elevator Family may be a nod to a simpler time. But it's a nice reminder that if we took to the time to get to know the people swirling around us, we'd likely find a lot of good."

Dennis Thompson, Theatre Roundtable of Central Ohio

Production History

JUN 26, 2024 - JUN 28, 2024
SEND Community Theater
Barney, ND United States
 SEND Community Theater Barney, ND United States
APR 13, 2024 - APR 14, 2024
Diamondhead School of Fine Arts
Diamondhead, MS United States
 Diamondhead School of Fine Arts Diamondhead, MS United States
JUL 07, 2023 - JUL 16, 2023
Sherman Community Players
Sherman, TX United States
 Sherman Community Players Sherman, TX United States
SEP 21, 2022 - SEP 24, 2022
Wesleyan School
Peachtree Corners, GA United States
 Wesleyan School Peachtree Corners, GA United States
MAR 04, 2022 - MAR 05, 2022
St. Francis of Assisi School
Rochester, MN United States
 St. Francis of Assisi School Rochester, MN United States
NOV 12, 2021 - NOV 12, 2021
homeschoolers of nelson county
Arrington, VA United States
 homeschoolers of nelson county Arrington, VA United States
MAY 07, 2021 - MAY 07, 2021
Lamont Christian School
Coopersville, MI United States
 Lamont Christian School Coopersville, MI United States
NOV 15, 2019 - NOV 16, 2019
Shaunavon Public School
Shaunavon, SK Canada
 Shaunavon Public School Shaunavon, SK Canada
NOV 09, 2019 - NOV 09, 2019
Heartland Christian School
Columbiana, OH United States
 Heartland Christian School Columbiana, OH United States
OCT 05, 2019 - OCT 13, 2019
Friendship Players
Fallston, AL United States
 Friendship Players Fallston, AL United States
AUG 14, 2019 - AUG 14, 2019
Camp Shalom NJ
Teaneck, NJ United States
 Camp Shalom NJ Teaneck, NJ United States
APR 09, 2019 - APR 09, 2019
Rouleau School
Rouleau, SK Canada
 Rouleau School Rouleau, SK Canada
APR 05, 2019 - APR 05, 2019
St. Joseph School
Conway, AR United States
 St. Joseph School Conway, AR United States
APR 05, 2019 - APR 06, 2019
South Callaway Middle School Drama Club
Mokane, MO United States
 South Callaway Middle School Drama Club Mokane, MO United States
MAR 02, 2019 - MAR 10, 2019
Tri-City Adventist School
Pasco, WA United States
 Tri-City Adventist School Pasco, WA United States
JAN 19, 2019 - JAN 21, 2019
Ankeny Community Theatre
Ankeny, IA United States
 Ankeny Community Theatre Ankeny, IA United States
MAY 04, 2018 - MAY 04, 2018
Trinity Lutheran School
Fremont, NE United States
 Trinity Lutheran School Fremont, NE United States
MAY 04, 2018 - MAY 05, 2018
One Way Theatre
Galesville, WI United States
 One Way Theatre Galesville, WI United States
APR 29, 2018 - APR 30, 2018
Mount Aetna Adventist School
Hagerstown, MD United States
 Mount Aetna Adventist School Hagerstown, MD United States
MAR 09, 2018 - MAR 09, 2018
Ash Grove High School
Ash Grove, MO United States
 Ash Grove High School Ash Grove, MO United States
NOV 03, 2017 - NOV 05, 2017
David L. Rahn Theater
Oregon, IL United States
 David L. Rahn Theater Oregon, IL United States
NOV 02, 2017 - NOV 03, 2017
Laurel Highlands High School
Uniontown, PA United States
 Laurel Highlands High School Uniontown, PA United States
APR 01, 2017 - APR 30, 2017
N/A
Loudon, NH United States
 N/A Loudon, NH United States
MAR 23, 2017 - MAR 23, 2017
Leesburg Elementary School
Leesburg, IN United States
 Leesburg Elementary School Leesburg, IN United States
DEC 13, 2016 - DEC 13, 2016
Morrison Academy Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
 Morrison Academy Kaohsiung Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
NOV 19, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
Homeschool Creative Arts (ORiGiN Theatrical)
Carlton, NSW Australia
 Homeschool Creative Arts (ORiGiN Theatrical) Carlton, NSW Australia
NOV 18, 2016 - NOV 19, 2016
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC United States
 University of South Carolina Upstate Spartanburg, SC United States
MAY 06, 2016 - MAY 06, 2016
Blue Ridge Christian School
Bridgewater, VA United States
 Blue Ridge Christian School Bridgewater, VA United States
MAY 07, 2015 - MAY 08, 2015
Edgewood High School
Bloomington, IN United States
 Edgewood High School Bloomington, IN United States
APR 17, 2015 - APR 18, 2015
Mount Airy Christian Academy
Mount Airy, MD United States
 Mount Airy Christian Academy Mount Airy, MD United States
APR 17, 2015 - APR 18, 2015
Mount Airy Christian Academy
Mount Airy, MD United States
 Mount Airy Christian Academy Mount Airy, MD United States
DEC 09, 2014 - DEC 09, 2014
Covenant Christin School
Conroe, TX United States
 Covenant Christin School Conroe, TX United States
DEC 05, 2014 - DEC 06, 2014
Newell High School
Newell, SD United States
 Newell High School Newell, SD United States
OCT 10, 2014 - NOV 11, 2014
Canadian Academy
Kobe, Japan
 Canadian Academy Kobe, Japan
MAY 22, 2014 - MAY 22, 2014
West Montgomery High School
Mt. Gilead, NC United States
 West Montgomery High School Mt. Gilead, NC United States
MAY 01, 2014 - MAY 30, 2014
Dixon High School
Dixon, MO United States
 Dixon High School Dixon, MO United States
APR 25, 2014 - APR 27, 2014
CHARISM Homeschool Group
Ghent, MN United States
 CHARISM Homeschool Group Ghent, MN United States
MAY 28, 2013 - MAY 28, 2013
St. Francis De Sales School
Beckley, WV United States
 St. Francis De Sales School Beckley, WV United States
MAY 21, 2013 - MAY 21, 2013
Student Ambassador Fundraiser
Sutton, WV United States
 Student Ambassador Fundraiser Sutton, WV United States
NOV 16, 2012 - NOV 17, 2012
Berlin High School
Berlin, NY United States
 Berlin High School Berlin, NY United States
SEP 26, 2012 - SEP 30, 2012
Everett High School Drama Club
Everett, WA United States
 Everett High School Drama Club Everett, WA United States
FEB 01, 2013 - FEB 28, 2013
Lima Encore Theatre
Lima, OH United States
 Lima Encore Theatre Lima, OH United States
FEB 01, 2011 - FEB 28, 2011
Columbus Children's Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
 Columbus Children's Theatre Columbus, OH United States
No upcoming productions.
FEB 01, 2013 - FEB 28, 2013
Lima Encore Theatre
Lima, OH United States
 Lima Encore Theatre Lima, OH United States
FEB 01, 2011 - FEB 28, 2011
Columbus Children's Theatre
Columbus, OH United States
 Columbus Children's Theatre Columbus, OH United States

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