The Great Acorn Heist script and production guide
A one-act mystery comedy for young performers
When the squirrel family’s entire winter stash of acorns suddenly vanishes, chaos ripples through the forest. A determined mouse, a panicked bunny, and a very suspicious raccoon join a wild investigation full of false leads, gossiping birds, and mysterious foxes. But as the clues pile up, so do the secrets—because the truth is nuttier than anyone expected. A playful whodunit with a twist ending, The Great Acorn Heist is a story of community, miscommunication, and one very surprising festival.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Sasha Squirrel – The squirrel sleuth (and secret festival organizer); dramatic, brave, and bossy.
Nico Squirrel – Snack-loving sidekick; silly, emotional, constantly blurting things out.
Luna Mouse – The real investigator; clever, intense, determined to solve the mystery.
Theo Bunny – Panicked assistant; easily startled and full of wild theories.
Rufus Raccoon – Red herring; suspicious snack-maker with a secret snack wagon.
Fern the Fox – Mysterious outsider; poetic, calm, and falsely accused.
Grumble the Hedgehog – Grumpy neighbor; accidentally reveals the surprise.
Juno the Blue Jay – Gossiping bird; loves attention and misleads with half-truths.
Professor Olwen Owl – Wise forest elder; speaks in riddles and foreshadows the truth.
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