Bellwether is a story about hope in the face of the climate crisis. A coming-of-age musical about Cora Mariposa, a teenage girl navigating complex social dynamics, a love of science, the world of social media, real and fake friendships, and her surprising role as an unwitting climate activist who leads in the face of fossil-fueled power. A science-lover’s musical, it takes complex topics like astrophysics, the greenhouse effect, ecology, and political greenwashing, and makes them both accessible and memorable.
Setting. The Prologue and Epilogue are set in 2075. Acts I and II are set in contemporary times in Anytown, USA.
Cast requirements. Requires 18 actors, but may be performed with as many as 30. Characters range in age from teens to mid-50, with a mix of gender identities and ethnicities. The play is highly appropriate for high schools and community theaters.
Estimated run time. 130 minutes.
Licensing. Free licenses currently available to public elementary, middle, high schools, and not-for-profit community theaters. Small licensing fee requested from private schools, universities, and for-profit theaters. Conditions apply.
All works copyrighted. No use of music, artwork, etc. without license agreement.
(c) Marisa Mitchell 2023