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The Turn of the Screw adapted by Jack Neary

  • Drama
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  • 100 - 110 minutes
  • 4 W, 3 M, 
Productions (22)
(9)

Isolated in a sprawling manor in 19th century England, a governess is hired to watch a precocious young brother and sister in this haunting... Read more

Isolated in a sprawling manor in 19th century England, a governess is hired to watch a precocious young brother and sister in this haunting... Read more

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Eb Scrooge: A Southern Fried Carol by Ian Mairs

  • Comedy
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  • 70 - 85 minutes
  • 20 W, 15 M,  (15-50 actors possible: 8-25 W, 7-25 M)
Productions (38)
(17)

Cast out your cockneys and leave that stale fruit cake at home -- enter a world of grits and gravy, red velvet cake, and the occasional glass of... Read more

Cast out your cockneys and leave that stale fruit cake at home -- enter a world of grits and gravy, red velvet cake, and the occasional glass of... Read more

Miss Julie adapted by Craig Lucas

  • Drama
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  • 75 - 90 minutes
  • 2 W, 1 M, 
Productions (18)
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In this new adaptation of Strindberg's classic drama, mistress of the house, Miss Julie, and her servant play a dangerous game of seduction in an... Read more

In this new adaptation of Strindberg's classic drama, mistress of the house, Miss Julie, and her servant play a dangerous game of seduction in an... Read more

A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show by David Alberts

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 70 - 90 minutes
  • 1 Any
Productions (26)
(1)

It's Christmas Eve, and with the actors snowed in and unable to make it to the studios of WXMS for the live radio performance of A Christmas... Read more

It's Christmas Eve, and with the actors snowed in and unable to make it to the studios of WXMS for the live radio performance of A Christmas... Read more

A Christmas Carol adapted by Janet Allard

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 70 - 75 minutes
  • 3 W, 5 M,  (8-35 actors possible: 3-17 W, 5-23 M)
Productions (39)
(3)

This timeless holiday classic is creatively retold with a unique twist by having every actor -- both male and female, young and old -- take turns... Read more

This timeless holiday classic is creatively retold with a unique twist by having every actor -- both male and female, young and old -- take turns... Read more

The Great Senior Class Poe-a-Thon adapted by David Rush

  • Drama
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  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 1 W, 6 Any (7-15 actors possible: 1-15 W, 6-15 M)
Productions (28)
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Three of Edgar Allen Poe's most terrifying tales are given fresh life in this adaptation, designed as a customizable contest perfect for any... Read more

Three of Edgar Allen Poe's most terrifying tales are given fresh life in this adaptation, designed as a customizable contest perfect for any... Read more

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Les Miserables adapted by Sarah Bernstein

  • Drama
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  • 75 - 95 minutes
  • 10 W, 18 M, 5 Any (15-45 actors possible: 6-18 W, 9-27 M)
Productions (10)
(27)

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is on parole after having been imprisoned for nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread. Following an... Read more

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is on parole after having been imprisoned for nineteen years for stealing a loaf of bread. Following an... Read more

Gilligan's Island: The Musical by Hope Juber

  • Comedy
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  • 90 - 100 minutes
  • 3 W, 5 M, 
Productions (75)
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical by Jahnna Beecham & Malcolm Hillgartner

  • Comedy
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  • 65 - 85 minutes
  • 10 W, 9 M,  (19-40 actors possible: 10-20 W, 9-20 M)
Productions (149)
(10)

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... Read more

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... Read more

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The Tell-Tale Heart adapted by Robert Mason

  • Drama
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  • 7 - 12 minutes
  • 2 M, 3 Any (5 actors possible: 0-3 W, 2-5 M)
Productions (21)
(1)

Turned mad by the sight of his neighbor's eye, Burke kills the old man and cautiously hides the body. However, despite his cleverness, will Burke... Read more

Turned mad by the sight of his neighbor's eye, Burke kills the old man and cautiously hides the body. However, despite his cleverness, will Burke... Read more

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The Adventure of the Copper Beeches a mystery adapted by Jon Jory

  • Drama
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  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 3 W, 2 M, 3 Any (8 actors possible: 3-6 W, 2-5 M)
Productions (6)
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The legendary duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take on the case of a conspiracy surrounding a governess in an isolated country house. This... Read more

The legendary duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson take on the case of a conspiracy surrounding a governess in an isolated country house. This... Read more

The Imaginary Invalid (short version) adapted by Timothy Mooney

  • Comedy
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  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 4 W, 8 M, 1 Any (11-18 actors possible: 4-10 W, 7-14 M)
Productions (35)
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The hypochondriac Argan wants nothing more than to be sick, or at least to be thought of as sick, and tended to by Doctors and Family (notably... Read more

The hypochondriac Argan wants nothing more than to be sick, or at least to be thought of as sick, and tended to by Doctors and Family (notably... Read more

The Snow Queen adapted by Jonathan Graham

  • Comedy
  • Drama
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  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 3 W, 2 M, 
Productions (24)
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When her best friend is kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, 12-year-old Gerda goes on a quest to rescue him. With the help of a troll and elf, will... Read more

When her best friend is kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen, 12-year-old Gerda goes on a quest to rescue him. With the help of a troll and elf, will... Read more

The Emperor's New Clothes adapted by John O'Hara

  • Comedy
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  • 50 - 60 minutes
  • 5 W, 2 M, 9 Any (16-35 actors possible: 5-20 W, 2-20 M)
Productions (34)
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The famous vain Emperor is obsessed with the newest, the fanciest, the most beautiful clothes -- but at what cost to his citizens and reputation?... Read more

The famous vain Emperor is obsessed with the newest, the fanciest, the most beautiful clothes -- but at what cost to his citizens and reputation?... Read more

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The Cask of Amontillado adapted by Robert Mason

  • Drama
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  • 10 - 15 minutes
  • 2 M, 
Productions (19)
(1)

Montresor holds a horrible grudge against Fortunato, a rich man with a penchant for wine and parties. On the night of a festival, Montresor seeks... Read more

Montresor holds a horrible grudge against Fortunato, a rich man with a penchant for wine and parties. On the night of a festival, Montresor seeks... Read more

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Moby Dick adapted for the stage by Jon Jory

  • Drama
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  • 80 - 100 minutes
  • 8 Any (8-35 actors possible: 0-35 W, 0-35 M)
Productions (7)
(5)

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

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

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Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story adapted by Jerry R. Montoya

  • Drama
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  • 60 - 70 minutes
  • 3 W, 5 M,  (8-12 actors possible: 0-8 W, 0-8 M)
Productions (41)
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An inspired adaptation of the holiday classic, reimagined through highly theatrical storytelling. Actors whimsically transform from narrators... Read more

An inspired adaptation of the holiday classic, reimagined through highly theatrical storytelling. Actors whimsically transform from narrators... Read more

Midsummer (abridged) adapted by Larry Nehring

  • Comedy
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  • 40 - 55 minutes
  • 2 W, 2 M,  (4-8 actors possible: 0-4 W, 0-4 M)
Productions (30)
(4)

William Shakespeare's classic comedy unfolds fast and furiously in this abridged one-act version, trimmed to the story's very essence. When... Read more

William Shakespeare's classic comedy unfolds fast and furiously in this abridged one-act version, trimmed to the story's very essence. When... Read more

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The Fall of the House of Usher adapted by Robert Mason

  • Drama
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  • 12 - 17 minutes
  • 1 W, 3 M, 
Productions (17)
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Madeline -- Roderick Usher's only living relative -- is buried in the family vault after her sudden death. Are the scratching sounds that ensue... Read more

Madeline -- Roderick Usher's only living relative -- is buried in the family vault after her sudden death. Are the scratching sounds that ensue... Read more

The Picture of Dorian Gray adapted by Robert Kauzlaric

  • Drama
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  • 110 - 120 minutes
  • 2 W, 14 M,  (10-16 actors possible: 1-2 W, 9-14 M)
Productions (10)
(4)

A supernatural power grants Dorian Gray eternal youth and beauty. As the years pass and his outward form remains unmarred, his soul wallows in... Read more

A supernatural power grants Dorian Gray eternal youth and beauty. As the years pass and his outward form remains unmarred, his soul wallows in... Read more