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The Mummy's Claw!

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  8w, 3m, 1any gender (adult)

Join this dizzying gallop through Egyptian temples, fiendish curses, evil spells, ancient incantations, terrifying sorcery and hideous plots by the crazed author of I Shot My Rich Aunt and Doctor Death. In the Nile valley, circa 1903, a party at the home of archaeologist Sir Nevil Blore becomes a st…

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    8w, 3m, 1any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
Join this dizzying gallop through Egyptian temples, fiendish curses, evil spells, ancient incantations, terrifying sorcery and hideous plots by the crazed author of I Shot My Rich Aunt and Doctor Death. In the Nile valley, circa 1903, a party at the home of archaeologist Sir Nevil Blore becomes a struggle for survival when the translation of some stone tablets conjures up an ancient evil. What was the sin of Khopsis, turned to stone and waiting to be reborn if the Blores' niece is sacrificed on his altar? And why doesn't he have a head? What can thwart the magical powers of the 2000 year old high priest (or priestess, if you prefer)? How can Lucy's beloved save her? And why in the world does the mummy have a claw on its index finger? Can they locate the Pharaoh's jewels? And will they wish they hadn't? And what are zic zag eggs? This evening of non stop hilarity has so many surprises and twists you'll lose count.
Cast Attributes

BRICK BROCK, a famous fullback, fiance of...

LUCY ROSS, an aspiring poetess, niece of...

SIR NEVIL BLORE, a British archaeologist

LADY ELIZA BLORE, Nevil's devoted wife

ALVIN LOMAX, Brick's best buddy, a sheepherder from Montana

RULA PALAZZO, a visiting operatic soprano

POPPY LACHOY, a lady of considerable mystery

FERN HANSEN, Nevil's overworked secretary

IDRIS GLENNOCH, Nevil's feminist solicitor

CATHARYN ASHLEY, a neighboring Englishwoman

MIMI DUGAN, the Blore's nervous parlormaid

AZURIS BAKA, high priest of Khopsis 

[OR: AZURI BAKA, high priestess of Khopsis]

  • Time Period 1900-1910
  • Features Elaborate / High Volume Costumes
  • Additional Features Special Effects
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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Authors

Mark Chandler

Mark Chandler is one of several pen names for prolific playwright Jack Sharkey (1931-1992). Mr. Sharkey was born on May 6, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. He began writing when he was 10 years old. He graduated from college with a BA in Creative Writing and taught school from 1953 ...
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