Monsters, In-Laws, and Trust Exercises: A Two Act Comedy Play Script

by Veronica Brush

115 pages, Paperback

Published July 10, 2025

About the author

Veronica Brush is one of author Joan Lowery Nixon's granddaughters, so writing is in her genes. Veronica has been writing stories since she learned how to write letters. One of her first novels, entitled "Things I Lik" could have been a runaway classic, had it not involved so many misspellings and had it not prominently featured Kyle, her fellow-kindergartner who proceeded to crush her heart immediately after Veronica's first reading of her book by informing her that he did not "lik" her back due to her overwhelming amount of girl-cooties. This was Veronica's first experience with gender-discrimination.

Ever the quick recoverer, Veronica bounced back from this initial failure and went on to publish her first novella, "First Grave on Mars", only 26 years later (the initial title was "Things I Lik Part 2", but her sister suggested "First Grave" tied in with the story better). (The character that is murdered in this book is also no longer named "Kyle".) "First Grave on Mars" is the first in a series of novellas. Veronica hopes readers will enjoy the the plot twists and notice the number of correctly spelled words present throughout the series.

Veronica is an avid reader, dog-spoiler, and running-avoider. She enjoys carbonated beverages responsibly (always saying "excuse me" when she burps). She does, however, blog irresponsibly as can be witnessed at www.themelesswriting.com.

Reviews

[Loralee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this stage play script. It was brilliant, and an audience would have a great time watching it performed. Emily and her mother-in-law are having a hard time getting to know each other. Dr. Gawker is acting strangely, and Igor is a little too free thinking to be an evil genius's assistant. Addison who is a wanna-be detective and her sister Zoe are on the hunt for crimes, which they haven't found yet. And of course there's Kerri and her over-helpful assistant Todd, Glenda and Meagan, Kerri's executive customers who have come for her retreat, and of course the monster. Dr. Gawker and Igor didn't mean to let so many come to their house/vacation rental, but they can't refund the money as they've already spent it on... well, they've already spent it, so they have to tolerate a houseful of guests at the same time the monster is running amok. But will Emily and her mother-in-law, Olivia Rogerson be able to bond?
This was a really fun script to read. I could see the play going on in my head as I was reading. It would be delightful to see it performed!

[Linda Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this script. It reminded me of a comical modern Frankenstein with its quirky mix of mad science, eccentric guests, and over-the-top situations. The characters were entertaining, the dialogue moved quickly, and the humor kept me smiling all the way through.

It has the kind of playful energy that would work great on stage for community theater or school productions. A lively, imaginative script that blends absurdity with charm.