• Comedy
• 90 - 110 minutes
• 6 f, 5 m

Dewey Frye is dead and the rest of his family is left to pick up the pieces -- that is if they don't kill each other first. A big-hearted comedy about family -- Southern-style... Read more

• Farce
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 5 f, 3 m

Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail... Read more

• Comedy
• 70 - 80 minutes
• 6 f, 6 m (12-17 actors possible: 0-12 f, 0-12 m)

In this hilarious parody of 12 Angry Men, an oddball jury faces an open-and-shut cat kidnapping case. Despite the glaring evidence of guilt, a charismatic wannabe lawyer believes that the "Cat Burglar" is innocent. Will he be able to sway the other jury members? Or will they side with Juror #3, the only sane man in the room? Read more

• Farce
• 110 - 120 minutes
• 3 f, 4 m

In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go... Read more

• Comedy
• 105 - 120 minutes
• 4 f, 7 m (11-16 actors possible: 4-6 f, 7-12 m)

Jean-Francois Millet, a young painter of genius, realizes that the only way he can pay his debts and keep his love from marrying his rival is to die, as it is only dead painters who achieve fame and fortune... Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 120 - 130 minutes
• 2 f, 3 m (5-20 actors possible: 2-8 f, 3-12 m)

Making God Laugh follows one typical American family over the course of thirty years' worth of holidays. As time passes, the family discovers that, despite what we may have in mind, we often arrive at unexpected destinations... Read more

• Farce
• 80 - 90 minutes
• 5 f, 4 m

It's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow... Read more

• Comedy
• 105 - 120 minutes
• 2 f, 4 m (6-7 actors possible: exactly 2 f, 4-5 m)

The peaceful English countryside may never be the same after Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves, pay a visit... Read more

• Comedic Murder Mystery
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 2 f, 3 m (5-8 actors possible: exactly 2 f, 3-6 m)

Quirky genius Addison Ashe has finally met a man who can keep up with her -- the wealthy and charming Jamie Wilcox. But marrying Jamie means wrangling with his disapproving mother, as well as her favorite over-the-top wedding planner, Raul... Read more

• Black Comedy
• 75 - 90 minutes
• 2 f, 3 m

Hollywood's hiding a lot more in the closet than Tom Ford tuxedos, and megastar agent Jarrod Hilliard's determined to keep it that way. When the corpse of a male prostitute is found in his client's hotel room during the Golden Globe Awards, Hilliard and hotel manager Gage Holland are left to sweep things under the rug... Read more

• Comedy
• 85 - 100 minutes
• 7 f, 4 m (8-11 actors possible: 5-7 f, 3-4 m)

87-year-old Gladys' days of munching donuts and scouring the obituaries seem numbered when Death himself comes knocking on her door one morning... Read more

• Noir Comedy
• 105 - 120 minutes
• 5 f, 7 m (9-26 actors possible: 4-9 f, 5-17 m)

Packed with romance, intrigue, and murder, this detective noir is a smart parody that will keep you guessing until the end... Read more

• Musical Comedy
• 65 - 85 minutes
• 10 f, 9 m (19-40 actors possible: 10-20 f, 9-20 m)

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world--so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant, the whole town panics. This brand new musical is based on the beloved book by Barbara Robinson... Read more

• Musical
• 135 - 150 minutes
• 17 f, 23 m, 2 either (30-50 actors possible: 8-27 f, 14-33 m)

Based on the beloved 1946 film, this musical faithfully follows George Bailey's life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all... Read more

• Musical Comedy
• 85 - 95 minutes
• 9 f, 5 m, 6 either (20-50 actors possible: 9-25 f, 5-25 m)

Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, this sparkling new musical features the hit songs of legendary girl groups and iconic female singers from The Supremes to Katy Perry. Girl power has never sounded so good... Read more

• Play with Music
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 2 f, 4 m (6 actors possible: 2-3 f, 3-4 m)

There's lightning in a bottle but a storm behind the scenes at the studio where Gene Kelly begins work on Singin' in the Rain. This brand new musical features songs from the beloved film... Read more

• Musical Comedy
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 12 f, 7 m, 10 either (19-50 actors possible: 12-30 f, 7-20 m)

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• Musical Comedy
• 120 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m (4-12 actors possible: 2-6 f, 2-6 m)

Erin and Paul have just gotten married and couldn't be more excited. Ron and Diane have been married for years and aren't so excited anymore. Poignant and hilarious by turns, Married Alive! uses a series of vignettes to affectionately explore the adventure of marriage... Read more

• Musical Comedy
• 110 - 120 minutes
• 10 f, 10 m (20-30 actors possible: 10-20 f, 10-20 m)

Based on the popular novel by Nick Hornby, High Fidelity follows a Brooklyn record store owner, Rob, as he struggles to discover how his relationship went awry, and strives to change his life in order to win back his sweetheart Laura... Read more

• Musical Comedy
• 120 - 130 minutes
• 5 f, 4 m, 4 either (11-50 actors possible: 5-50 f, 4-50 m)

All the world's a mall in this totally awesome musical mashup of Shakespeare and John Hughes... Read more

• Musical Comedy
• 115 - 125 minutes
• 1 f, 3 m (4-7 actors possible: 1-3 f, 3-4 m)

Blending comic and touching moments, this musical is an uplifting tale of companionship, our time on this earth, and simple, unconditional love... Read more

• Musical
• 120 - 135 minutes
• 4 f, 7 m, 3 either (9-35 actors possible: 4-16 f, 5-19 m)

With earnest ballads and soaring ensemble numbers, this compelling new musical brings the suspense and romance of the classic tale to life in a uniquely faithful, yet thoroughly innovative adaptation of Mary Shelley's original novel... Read more

• Musical
• 85 - 90 minutes
• 3 f, 2 m (5-11 actors possible: 3-6 f, 2-5 m)

Follow the journey of the young Mary O'Brien, a shy Irish schoolgirl who falls in love with American soul music and transforms herself into transatlantic pop icon Dusty Springfield... Read more

• Christmas Musical
• 100 - 120 minutes
• 5 f, 6 m, 3 either (14 actors possible: 5-8 f, 6-9 m)

Join Reverend Ledbetter and the Open Heart Community Fellowship for a down-home nativity celebration in this joyous Appalachian musical revue. Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve, leading up to the birth of Jesus, Beautiful Star is a retelling of the Christmas story that will have you tapping your toes and singing its praises... Read more

• Mystery
• 90 - 100 minutes
• 4 f, 6 m (8-26 actors possible: 3-14 f, 5-20 m)

The game's afoot and the legendary friendship of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is born, as they face a quartet of the most confounding crimes to ever cross the threshold of 221B Baker Street. Based on four classic short stories, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a thrilling reminder of why Sherlock Holmes remains eternal... Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 100 - 105 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m

It's Halloween night, but everyone is dropping their masks. When two couples drink a strange blue Peruvian wine together, the evening turns eventful as their traditions and their relationships to one another begin to unravel... Read more

• Mystery
• 70 - 90 minutes
• 3 f, 8 m (9-11 actors possible: 2-5 f, 6-8 m)

A singular crime demands a singular detective, and the web of mystery surrounding Baskerville Hall is so strange that only the great Sherlock Holmes can take on the case. Jon Jory's adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles is as swift and clever as the famous detective himself... Read more

• Adaptation
• 70 - 90 minutes
• 8 either (8-40 actors possible: 0-40 f, 0-40 m)

Come through the garden gate to a world where swallows, statues, and fireworks speak with all the wit of Oscar Wilde. Five stories of love and loss from Wilde's collection of stories... Read more

• Holiday Comedy
• 75 - 95 minutes
• 11 f, 5 m, 4 either (19-20 actors possible: 11-15 f, 5-9 m)

After a blizzard shuts down the roads on Christmas Eve eve, a motley crew of travelers find themselves stranded at the local community center. A spirited and heartwarming comedy with a healthy dash of Christmas magic... Read more

• Christmas comedy
• 75 - 95 minutes
• 5 f, 4 m, 2 either (9-15 actors possible: 5-9 f, 3-7 m)

Jim and Della eat potatoes for dinner every night and stuff their boots with newspaper to get by, but everything they want is for each other. They're so head-over-heels in love they can make a cozy home in turn-of-the-century New York with little more than the coins in their jam jar. But what's to be done about Christmas? When a strange twist of fate leads the young couple to find the perfect gifts for one another at an unexpected cost, Jim and Della learn the true meaning of the holiday... Read more

• Drama
• 110 - 120 minutes
• 3 f, 3 m (6-9 actors possible: 3-5 f, 3-4 m)

Challenges in life and love test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship in Dan Gordon's adaptation of Terms of Endearment, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Larry McMurtry and James L. Brooks's screenplay of the Oscar-winning film... Read more

• Comedy
• 90 - 100 minutes
• 2 f, 4 m

Set sail for laughter as Bertie Wooster revels in life aboard the Vanderley yacht. Bertie is the pampered guest of the lively Lady Stella (very fetching profile), accompanied, as always, by his peerless valet, Jeeves... Read more

• Farce
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 5 f, 3 m

The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing miss the excitement of the old days when they were saving convents and reuniting long-lost families. So when they learn that the orphanage where Paul and Kate grew up is in peril, they can't wait to come to the rescue... Read more

• Drama
• 90 - 100 minutes
• 5 f, 6 m (10-13 actors possible: 4-5 f, 6-8 m)

William Inge deploys the fierce empathy for his characters that makes him an essential American playwright in this passionate, newly-discovered drama... Read more

• Live Radio Play
• 70 - 75 minutes
• 1 f, 5 m (4-40 actors possible: 1-9 f, 3-31 m)

An alien invasion throws humanity into chaos in the classic sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds--but all it took to cause real-life panic in the streets was Orson Welles's 1938 radio adaptation, which listeners took for news... Read more

• Murder-Mystery Comedy
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 9 f, 5 m, 1 either (15-18 actors possible: 6-11 f, 4-9 m)

An amateur theater company's whodunit hurtles towards opening night -- but the real mystery is whether the cast and crew can get this disaster to curtain call... Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 4 f, 2 m (6-7 actors possible: 4-5 f, exactly 2 m)

Instead of relishing life after her heart transplant, Joy enters a downward spiral, unsure whether she truly deserves a second chance. Meanwhile, Alice and Hank mourn the loss of their son, Jack, whose heart was used to save Joy... Read more

• Play with Music
• 85 - 95 minutes
• 5 f, 6 m (10-18 actors possible: 5-10 f, 5-10 m)

In this beautifully haunting play based on Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology, the former residents of Spoon River examine life and the longing for what might have been. Read more

• Family Drama
• 85 - 95 minutes
• 6 f, 1 m

In Galveston, Texas, a family is brought together for the first time in years on the day of its patriarch's funeral. As day turns into night, the devastating impact of the man on his family is revealed in unexpected ways, leaving each family member grappling with the truth. Read more

• Drama
• 95 - 100 minutes
• 4 f, 6 m (10-23 actors possible: 4-16 f, 6-17 m)

Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy. Read more

• Drama
• 110 - 120 minutes
• 3 f, 3 m (6-9 actors possible: 3-5 f, 3-4 m)

Challenges in life and love test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship in Dan Gordon's adaptation of Terms of Endearment, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Larry McMurtry and James L. Brooks's screenplay of the Oscar-winning film. Read more

• Drama
• 110 - 115 minutes
• 3 f, 5 m (8-26 actors possible: 3-10 f, 5-17 m)

From the first crash at the Towers to a last goodbye at Ground Zero, 110 Stories takes us through 9/11 as told by those who were there. Based on interviews, this docu-play weaves together stories not shown on the news... Read more

• Drama
• 80 - 90 minutes
• 2 f, 3 m (5-9 actors possible: 0-9 f, 0-9 m)

Edgar Allan Poe stands alone in the flickering darkness of his mind, trying desperately to convince himself -- and us -- that he's not mad. The spell he weaves brings us a highly theatrical adaptation of four tales Poe himself considered his best. Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 100 - 120 minutes
• 2 f, 3 m

Elliot Leeds is dead -- or is he? A pioneering software mogul, Leeds makes headlines one last time when his private jet plunges into the Pacific. Months later, his grief-paralyzed widow Melanie discovers Elliot's greatest creation: a virtual-reality simulation of himself that he masterminded before his demise. Read more

• Drama
• 110 - 120 minutes
• 3 f, 4 m (7-18 actors possible: 3-10 f, 4-8 m)

This fictionalized account of the creation of Peter Pan will warm the hearts of audiences everywhere who remember the magic and mystery of The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up... Read more

• Drama
• 70 - 85 minutes
• 2 f, 4 m (6-7 actors possible: 2-3 f, 4-5 m)

A pursuit through an abandoned building ends in a four-story fall that changes Officer Rob McDonald and thirteen-year-old Tyler Chapin's lives forever... Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 75 - 85 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m

When literary reviewer Paul and his wife Nora invite a homeless man, Dwain, into their home for Christmas dinner, they don't expect to be so charmed by him -- or that his journal will be the incredible literary masterpiece that it is... Read more

• Holiday drama
• 75 - 90 minutes
• 2 f, 3 m (5-25 actors possible: 1-10 f, 1-15 m)

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Read more

• Comedy
• 80 - 95 minutes
• 3 m (3 actors possible: 0-3 f, 0-3 m)

Instead of performing Charles Dickens' beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told -- plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung. A madcap romp through the holiday season! Read more

• Comedy/Holiday/Solo Play
• 70 - 90 minutes
• 1 f

After seeing her fiance kiss another woman at the televised Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary's life falls apart -- just in time for the holidays. Over the next year, she stumbles back into the dating world, where "romance" ranges from weird and creepy to absurd and comical. Read more

• Comedy
• 100 - 120 minutes
• 7 f, 8 m, 3 either (12-20 actors possible: 5-10 f, 7-10 m)

This new adaptation of the play that inspired several movies (The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail) is a warm, gentle comedy that follows the tangled tale of Parfumerie employee George Horvath. Read more

• Holiday Play with Music
• 75 - 90 minutes
• 2 f, 3 m (5-41 actors possible: 2-18 f, 3-23 m)

The Charles Dickens holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials for fruitcake (extra-fancy), and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. Read more

• Musical
• 135 - 150 minutes
• 17 f, 23 m, 2 either (30-50 actors possible: 8-27 f, 14-33 m)

Based on the beloved 1946 film, this musical faithfully follows George Bailey's life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all. Read more

• Drama
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 7 f, 4 m (11-24 actors possible: 7-12 f, 4-12 m)

Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters -- tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy -- struggle to keep their family going while Father's away in the Civil War. Read more

• Comedy
• 75 minutes
• 1 m

One actor inhabits every role in this hilariously touching stage adaptation of the iconic holiday film It's a Wonderful Life. George Bailey, Clarence, Mr. Potter, and the gang come to life as a single actor creates a heartwarming story about the effect one hardworking man's life has on the people around him. Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 85 - 95 minutes
• 3 f, 1 m

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• Christmas Musical
• 100 - 120 minutes
• 5 f, 6 m, 3 either (14 actors possible: 5-8 f, 6-9 m)

Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve, leading up to the birth of Jesus, Beautiful Star is a retelling of the Christmas story that will have you tapping your toes and singing its praises... Read more

• Musical Comedy
• 90 - 100 minutes
• 6 f, 3 m (9-15 actors possible: 6-11 f, 3-5 m)

In a spunky take on the Dickens classic, the story of Scrooge's redemption is set in the exciting, ragtime world of New York, circa 1911... Read more

• Comedy with music
• 55 - 65 minutes
• 3 f, 4 m (7-30 actors possible: 3-14 f, 4-18 m)

Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's quintessential children's book of fractured fairy tales... Read more

• Comedy
• 60 - 75 minutes
• 4 f, 6 m

Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp... Read more

• Comedy
• 45 - 65 minutes
• 6 f, 4 m, 16 either (12-31 actors possible: 6-27 f, 4-25 m)

It's Dad's turn to tell his three rambunctious kids their bedtime stories, but when he gets fuzzy on the details, the classics get creative... Read more

• Comedy
• 75 - 90 minutes
• 10 f, 10 m, 10 either (10-80 actors possible: 3-40 f, 3-40 m)

Travel around the world and explore forgotten myths and unusual legends in eight fast-paced and hilarious tales... Read more

• Comedy
• 55 - 65 minutes
• 4 f, 3 m (7-20 actors possible: 4-12 f, 3-12 m)

Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park... Read more

• Holiday Comedy
• 85 - 90 minutes
• 4 f, 6 m, 1 either (11 actors possible: 4-5 f, 6-7 m)

Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.'s fun. A hilarious and endearing tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park... Read more

• Musical Comedy
• 50 - 60 minutes
• 4 f, 1 m, 6 either (5-11 actors possible: 4-7 f, 1-7 m)

There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania's Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. A hilarious musical adaptation of the hit children's book... Read more

• Family Musical
• 50 - 55 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m

Based on the award-winning children's book by Eileen Spinelli, Wanda's Monster features music and lyrics by singer, songwriter, and superstar children's recording artist Laurie Berkner... Read more

• Comedy for young audiences
• 40 - 50 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m (4-8 actors possible: 2-6 f, 2-4 m)

Ten-year-old Violet is determined to show the world, not to mention the cool kids at school, just how special she is... Read more

• Comedy
• 60 - 75 minutes
• 7 f, 3 m, 3 either (11-16 actors possible: 7-13 f, 3-9 m)

Once upon a time in New York City, Tabitha and her brother Louis discover a box sitting in the hall of their apartment. Curious, Tabitha opens the box, allowing five imprisoned fairy tale villains to escape... Read more

• Comedy/Drama
• 120 - 130 minutes
• 8 f, 3 m (11-13 actors possible: 8-10 f, exactly 3 m)

When aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert send to the orphanage in Nova Scotia for a boy to help them on the farm, they get more than they bargain for... Read more

• Adventure comedy/drama
• 60 - 75 minutes
• 5 f, 4 m, 10 either (12-22 actors possible: 0-22 f, 0-22 m)

In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, precocious Mowgli grows up believing he's as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack... Read more

• Comedy
• 55 - 65 minutes
• 2 f, 2 m (4-8 actors possible: 2-4 f, 2-4 m)

Giraffes are gentlemen, aardvarks are card sharks, and animals rule the world in this retelling of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night... Read more

• Comedy
• 70 - 80 minutes
• 2 f, 5 m (7-13 actors possible: 2-5 f, 5-9 m)

This panto-style re-imagining of J.M. Barrie's classic book focuses on Wendy's transition from a child to a responsible young lady -- with plenty of adventure in between... Read more

• Romantic comedy
• 120 - 130 minutes
• 8 f, 6 m (13-40 actors possible: 8-20 f, 5-20 m)

All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen's classic 1813 novel come to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation... Read more

• Drama
• 165 - 170 minutes
• 7 f, 17 m (14-40 actors possible: 4-15 f, 10-25 m)

Alexandre Dumas' classic novel gets an adventurous update as this tale of friendship and romance follows young D'Artagnan as he arrives in Paris in seek of fame, fortune, and a place among the King's Musketeers... Read more

• Comedy/Adventure
• 75 - 90 minutes
• 7 f, 6 m, 13 either (16-40 actors possible: 2-20 f, 3-20 m)

Rediscover the loopy fun and the darker corners of J.M. Barrie's original novel with this faithful, fast-moving, and easy-to-stage adaptation... Read more

• Drama
• 80 - 90 minutes
• 2 f, 3 m (5-9 actors possible: 0-9 f, 0-9 m)

Edgar Allan Poe stands alone in the flickering darkness of his mind, trying desperately to convince himself -- and us -- that he's not mad. The spell he weaves brings us a highly theatrical adaptation of four tales Poe himself considered his best... Read more

• Romance
• 90 - 100 minutes
• 8 f, 8 m (13-16 actors possible: 7-8 f, 6-8 m)

Sisters Elinor and Marianne find themselves captivated by two very different men in this lively and dynamic adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel... Read more

• Horror
• 100 - 110 minutes
• 7 f, 7 m (12-14 actors possible: 5-7 f, exactly 7 m)

This adaptation is an action-packed, blood-soaked retelling of Bram Stoker's classic tale of horror... Read more

• Live Radio Play
• 70 - 75 minutes
• 1 f, 5 m (4-40 actors possible: 1-9 f, 3-31 m)

An alien invasion throws humanity into chaos in the classic sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds--but all it took to cause real-life panic in the streets was Orson Welles's 1938 radio adaptation, which listeners took for news... Read more

• Comedy
• 90 - 100 minutes
• 2 f, 4 m

The human drama of the high seas roars onto the stage in this inventive adaptation of Herman Melville's novel... Read more

• Comedy
• 65 - 80 minutes
• 14 f, 16 m, 20 either (16-56 actors possible: 8-28 f, 8-28 m)

Robin Hood: lusty hero, hopeless lover, or evil criminal? Upon his return from the Crusades, King Richard is forced to try and figure out what happened in his kingdom during his absence... Read more

• Comedy
• 90 - 100 minutes
• 2 f, 4 m

When a small acting company eliminates one Musketeer from their production of The Three Musketeers due to budget constraints, the rest of the cast must sally forth bravely with only two... Read more