One More Year – The Hilltop Pact (A 10-Minute Environmental Comedy-Drama)

One More Year: The Hilltop Pact is a lively, heart-forward short play adapted from Avis Kalfsbeek’s novella One More Year, Book 1 in the Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet series.

On a simple hike above a quiet mountain lake, best friends Tilly and Camas stumble into a moment that might just change everything. With Pedro the Water Dog breaking the fourth wall—and an optional chorus of Overconsumers and Keepers adding humor and visual contrast—this 10-minute scene blends comedy, climate awareness, and best-friend energy into one compact, performable adventure.

Fast to rehearse and easy to stage, this play stands on its own while offering a theatrical glimpse into the world of One More Year. It invites audiences to laugh, reflect, and consider the small, daily choices that shape our planet.

Performance Highlights

·      Cast: 3 Actors (Tilly, Camas, Pedro) + Optional Chorus.

·      Minimal Props: Designed for maximum spirit with a tiny footprint.

·      Flexible Staging: Perfect for classrooms, libraries, or outdoor gatherings.

Perfect For:

·      Educational performances and festivals.

·      Earth Day and eco-club events.

·      Youth theaters and community groups.

·      Book events and living room theater.

A story about friendship. A story about choice. A story about what happens when two people promise to keep what they already have—for one more year.