Madame Poisson's Guide to Health, Wealth and Murder

Madame Poisson's Guide to Health, Wealth and Murder A Comedy of Bad Manners by DW Gregory

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Productions (7)
Comedy
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20 - 25 minutes
2 W, 4 M, 
Set: A suggestion of a late 19th century parlor: a settee, a table, and some chairs.

The allure of the charming and witty Madame Poisson is too strong for any man in the village to resist. It seems a new suitor is always walking through her door, but no one thinks to wonder why many of them never leave. Will Inspector Idiot finally discover her secret, or will he, too, fall victim to her fatal charms? Read More

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Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

The allure of the charming and witty Madame Poisson is too strong for any man in the village to resist. It seems a new suitor is always walking through her door, but no one thinks to wonder why many of them never leave. Will Inspector Idiot finally discover her secret, or will he, too, fall victim to her fatal charms?

(This play may also be performed under its original title The Savage Sex.)

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 20 - 25 minutes
  • 2 W, 4 M, 
  • Set: A suggestion of a late 19th century parlor: a settee, a table, and some chairs.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-529-2

Production History

MAY 01, 2019 - MAY 03, 2019
SBCC Theatre Arts Department
Santa Barbara, CA United States
SBCC Theatre Arts Department Santa Barbara, CA United States
MAY 19, 2011 - MAY 22, 2011
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA United States
Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA United States
FEB 17, 2004 - FEB 17, 2004
Mill Mountain Theater
Roanoke, VA United States
Mill Mountain Theater Roanoke, VA United States
JAN 01, 2004 - DEC 31, 2004
Brideview Productions
Tallow, Ireland
Brideview Productions Tallow, Ireland
APR 01, 2003 - APR 30, 2003
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY United States
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY United States
JAN 01, 1996 - DEC 31, 1996
Washington Theatre Festival
Washington, DC United States
Washington Theatre Festival Washington, DC United States
JAN 01, 1994 - DEC 31, 1994
Catholic University
Washington, DC United States
Catholic University Washington, DC United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (2)

Finalist, George R. Kernodle One-Act Play Contest (1997)

Second Place, Castleyons One-Act Festival, Ireland (2004)