A Most Curious Phenomenon (full-length)

A Most Curious Phenomenon (full-length) by Alan Haehnel

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Productions (13)
Comedy
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100 - 120 minutes
19 W, 15 M, 2 Any (18-70 actors possible: 10-40 W, 8-30 M)
Set: A series of platforms representing a sterile laboratory.

Do not be fooled. This is not a play; it's a scientific exploration. With the help of an unsuspecting audience member named Rick, two verbose scientists attempt to uncover one of the greatest mysteries known to man (and woman) -- why do people fall in love? In this hilarious play, various versions of Sarah, one of the world's most educated teenagers, explore the steps that resulted in this genius weeping on her bed over a boy. Will they be able to discover how this most heinous mistake was perpetrated? (A one-act version of this play is also available.)

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

Do not be fooled. This is not a play; it's a scientific exploration. With the help of an unsuspecting audience member named Rick, two verbose scientists attempt to uncover one of the greatest mysteries known to man (and woman) -- why do people fall in love? In this hilarious play, various versions of Sarah, one of the world's most educated teenagers, explore the steps that resulted in this genius weeping on her bed over a boy. Will they be able to discover how this most heinous mistake was perpetrated? (A one-act version of this play is also available.)

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 100 - 120 minutes
  • 19 W, 15 M, 2 Any (18-70 actors possible: 10-40 W, 8-30 M)
  • Set: A series of platforms representing a sterile laboratory.

Production History

NOV 23, 2024 - NOV 24, 2024
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Dix Hills, NY United States
 Half Hollow Hills High School East Dix Hills, NY United States
NOV 11, 2021 - NOV 13, 2021
Two Rivers High School
New Brighton, MN United States
 Two Rivers High School New Brighton, MN United States
OCT 04, 2018 - OCT 07, 2018
Munster Theatre Company
Munster, IN United States
 Munster Theatre Company Munster, IN United States
MAR 04, 2018 - MAR 06, 2018
Pomperaug High School Drama
Southbury, CT United States
 Pomperaug High School Drama Southbury, CT United States
APR 19, 2012 - APR 21, 2012
Zion Benton Township High School
Zion, IL United States
 Zion Benton Township High School Zion, IL United States
NOV 18, 2011 - NOV 20, 2011
Cold Spring Harbor High School
Huntington, NY United States
 Cold Spring Harbor High School Huntington, NY United States
MAY 24, 2011 - MAY 26, 2011
Davis High School
Kaysville, UT United States
 Davis High School Kaysville, UT United States
MAY 20, 2011 - MAY 21, 2011
Presentation Center
Tollhouse, CA United States
 Presentation Center Tollhouse, CA United States
MAY 27, 2010 - MAY 28, 2010
Portland High School
Portland, ME United States
 Portland High School Portland, ME United States
APR 08, 2010 - APR 10, 2010
Andover High School
Andover, KS United States
 Andover High School Andover, KS United States
NOV 19, 2009 - NOV 21, 2009
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Kent, OH United States
 Theodore Roosevelt High School Kent, OH United States
DEC 14, 2007 - DEC 15, 2007
North Caroline High School Drama Club
Ridgely, MD United States
 North Caroline High School Drama Club Ridgely, MD United States
MAR 23, 2007 - MAR 24, 2007
Springfield Southeast High School
Springfield, IL United States
 Springfield Southeast High School Springfield, IL United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

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This allows you to record one of your live performances for your internal archives only. This cannot be streamed.

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