Ghost Story
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Charles Evered
Description
Burned-out actor Hugh Pendleton, not-so-fresh from playing Scrooge one too many times in the backwater community theatre where his once promising career has met its unglamorous end, is surprised to encounter three spirits of his own in this quirky and compelling ode to the holiday classic.
Production Info
Cast: 4 total (1 female, 3 male, flexible casting, up to 17 actors)
Full Length Comedy (about 90 minutes)
Single Set
Contemporary CostumesReed Martin and Austin TichenorDescription
Nothing is rotten in the state of Denmark as young Hamlet leaps into action to save the nunnery with Ophelia and Yorick the jester! What could possibly go wrong? This hysterical prequel answers all the important questions, like: Why can't Ophelia take swim lessons? Where the hell is Mrs Polonius? And why does Hamlet's mother spend so much time at his uncle's house? What will young Hamlet grow up To Be? That is the question! A fast, funny, and physical extravaganza filled with scary ghosts, wee Scots, singing nuns, and a mysterious vassal in the castle!
Production Info
Cast: 3 total (3 male, as written; gender-diverse and/or expanded casts)
Full Length Comedy (about 100 minutes)
Minimal Set Requirements
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Production Info
Cast: 4 total (2 female, 2 male)
Full Length Dark Comedy (about 110 minutes)
Minimal Set Requirements
Contemporary CostumesMark SteenslandDescription
Blaming herself for her son's death in an accident, a grief-stricken woman wants to hold a séance to get his forgiveness from beyond the grave... [read more]
Production Info
Cast: 5 total (2 female, 3 male)
Full Length Drama (about 100 minutes)
Single Set
Contemporary CostumesJeffrey M JonesDescription
A quirky, inventive, and fun play in which time is out of joint as married couple Jeff and Joan contend with ghosts, beasts, and witches banging on their windows, wafting through their rooms, and wielding butcher knives.
Production Info
Cast: 4 total (2 female, 2 male)
Full Length Drama (about 100 minutes)
Single Set
Contemporary Costumes