Todd to ToddTHE TODDCAST · WITH TODD MICHAEL
✳ fictional satireTHE PLAYGROUND / 02

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THE VERY LITTLE THEATREOctober 28, 2026 · New York
Todd Monken
Todd Gurley
✳ fictional satire

A date-seeded fictional cast. Dated cast: Todd Monken & Todd Gurley. A playful remix of saved artwork; story editions below keep their actual dates.

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fictional satire

Todd Monken awoke to a bright toy sun shining over the sprawling cardboard village of Playville. Todd Gurley had left a mysterious note by the plastic mailbox, challenging Todd Monken to find the legendary Golden Puzzle Piece hidden somewhere within the maze of colorful blocks and tiny toy trees. The note promised that whoever found it would earn the title of Master Toy Strategist for the day. Todd Monken, with his adult-sized cartoon toddler head and bright eyes, set off with a confident smile and a trusty plastic map that promised more confusion than clarity.

The maze was no ordinary puzzle—it shifted slightly every few minutes, thanks to a mischievous wind-up mechanism hidden beneath the floorboards. Todd Monken had to carefully observe the subtle changes in the pathways while avoiding the occasional tumble of soft foam boulders meant to test his reflexes. Along the way, playful toy critters offered riddles, and Todd Monken’s quick thinking helped him solve each one, making the journey both challenging and full of laughs.

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Saved edition

fictional satire

Todd Monken awoke to a bright toy sun shining over the sprawling cardboard village of Playville. Todd Gurley had left a mysterious note by the plastic mailbox, challenging Todd Monken to find the legendary Golden Puzzle Piece hidden somewhere within the maze of colorful blocks and tiny toy trees. The note promised that whoever found it would earn the title of Master Toy Strategist for the day. Todd Monken, with his adult-sized cartoon toddler head and bright eyes, set off with a confident smile and a trusty plastic map that promised more confusion than clarity.

Starring Todd Monken
Preview edition

A very small guest list

Todd Michael set up a cardboard podcast booth beside the jar of marbles. Todd Glass arrived as producer, carrying a microphone no bigger than a pea. “Today’s guests are the marbles,” Todd Michael announced. The marbles said nothing. This was their first booking, and they were already keeping a mysterious silence.

Starring Todd Michael
Preview edition

Todd Monken fictional Satire

Todd Monken’s day began with a mysterious invitation from Todd Gurley, who had discovered an intriguing map tucked inside the toy-block library. The map promised a secret treasure hidden somewhere in the sprawling playroom forest, a place where colorful blocks grew like trees and toy cars zipped along invisible roads. Todd Monken, with his bright eyes and earnest smile, was immediately enchanted by the idea of a treasure hunt and eagerly accepted the quest. Together, Todd Monken and Todd Gurley set off, their tiny shoes pattering on the soft carpet as they followed the map’s winding path.

Starring Todd Monken
Preview edition

A fair turn under the kite

Todd Young opened a block-built town hall to write one fair rule for sharing a kite. Todd Blanche brought a golden pencil and a paperweight, but the wind kept carrying the draft away. The townspeople—two mice, a snail, and a very tall daisy—each proposed a different schedule, including one that gave the kite every Tuesday off.

Starring Todd Young
Preview edition

A crossing with a ribbon

Todd Woodbridge found a toy train waiting beside a river crossed by bubbles. Todd Beamer carried a ribbon medal for whoever could guide it safely across. The bubbles made a fine bridge but were not especially sturdy; every one wobbled when the train gave a hopeful toot. A duck watched from shore, wearing a conductor’s cap.

Starring Todd Woodbridge
Preview edition

A beat with a pause

Todd Terry set a tiny record spinning in a quiet shop. Todd Glass brought a turtle who wanted to learn a smooth dance turn. The turtle moved only when the music paused, so every time the record played, it stood still with the focus of a dancer waiting for a very specific cue.

Starring Todd Terry