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The Tiger and the Pussycat

Short Play  /  5w, 9m

Bill Majeski

The Lady or the Tiger is a classic story by Frank Stanton about the fate of the knight smitten with the king's daughter. Did she indicate the door that would lead him into the tiger's lair and death? This play follows the knight into the arena on that fateful day and tells the real story-- was it the lady…

The Tiger and the Pussycat

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 9m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Fantasy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
The Lady or the Tiger is a classic story by Frank Stanton about the fate of the knight smitten with the king's daughter. Did she indicate the door that would lead him into the tiger's lair and death? This play follows the knight into the arena on that fateful day and tells the real story-- was it the lady or the tiger?
Performing Groups

ANNOUNCER- Strong voice and not seen on stage. 
KING BONWIT- The ruler of the land. Haughty, imperious, and about fifty years old.
PRINCESS EVALINE- His beautiful beaughter, in her early twenties.
STUMP- The king's lackey.
LANCELOT- The handsome courtier who loves Evaline.
TWO ATTENDANTS- Both men who have comic attitudes.
MAZIE- Brassy, gum-chewing girl. Attractive and tough.
PARSON- Dignified man who performs ceremony.
TWO BRIDESMAIDS- Two young women.
TWO GUARDS- Burly guardians of the princess.
MOTHER- Mazie's mom

  • Time Period Greek; Roman & Biblical
  • Setting Tiger Stadium, Lancelot's Living Room, and the garden
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

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

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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