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The Mud is Thicker in Mississippi

Short Play, Dark Comedy  /  2w, 3m

Dennis A. Allen II

In The Mud is Thicker in Mississippi, Dwight gets stuck neck deep in mud and is forced to seek help from the girlfriend he's been abusive to for years and her overprotective older brother.

The Mud is Thicker in Mississippi

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival

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Summary

In The Mud is Thicker in Mississippi, Dwight gets stuck neck deep in mud and is forced to seek help from the girlfriend he's been abusive to for years and her overprotective older brother.

Published in Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 35th Series.

Keywords
DWIGHT – African American Male, mid 20s
FAITH – Overweight, Caucasian Female, early 20s
BILLY – Caucasian Male, 30s
MR. WHITMAN – Caucasian, late 40s
MRS. WHITMAN – Caucasian, late 30s
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission, Special Effects
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Intense Adult Themes
    • Strong Language

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Dennis A. Allen II

Dennis A. Allen II

Dennis A. Allen II was born and raised in Hempstead, New York. He takes his mantra from Paulo Coehlo’s The Alchemist: “To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only real obligation.” After receiving his BA in Communications, Dennis tried his hand at acting, thinking it would be ...

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