Square Pegs: A Rhymed Fantasy For Two Girls

In a sun‑dappled garden that seems to sit outside of time, a modern girl named Hilda arrives with a folding map and a pocketbook, ready to step through a portal she believes leads to Merlin’s Gate. She soon meets Gioconda, a spirited Venetian lady from the fifteenth century, who carries a stack of novels and longs to escape the rigid pageantry of her age. Their conversation unfolds in witty rhymed couplets as they compare the glitter of Renaissance courts with the jazz‑filled bustle of the twentieth century, each wondering which era they might truly belong to.

The play is a compact, lyrical fantasy that invites listeners to wander through history’s wardrobes, from Roman to Baroque, while staying grounded in the simple pleasure of two friends sharing a garden bench. Its rhythmic language and lighthearted banter create a musical atmosphere that feels both theatrical and intimate, perfect for anyone who enjoys clever wordplay and gentle time‑travel musings. As the first act unfolds, the audience is left with the charming promise that the garden’s gates may yet open onto countless other worlds.