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Where There's a Will There's a Relative

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  3w, 3m

Roger Karshner

Sam Price, a wealthy entrepreneur, has just recently passed away and, at
his request, has been laid out in his townhouse. With the corpse in the
bedroom, his immediate family—sister, brother, nephew and niece—have
gathered to discuss their inheritance, a meeting that descends into
acrimony over the division of property.

Where There's a Will There's a Relative

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
Sam Price, a wealthy entrepreneur, has just recently passed away and, at his request, has been laid out in his townhouse. With the corpse in the bedroom, his immediate family—sister, brother, nephew and niece—have gathered to discuss their inheritance, a meeting that descends into acrimony over the division of property. Much to their chagrin, they learn that Sam has left his entire estate to the church, a discovery that results in them reluctantly seeking the advice of a person they deem to be of unsavory moral character. His advice seemingly solves their dilemma until they realize that the solution involves compromise. Many reversals drive a story that comically reveals avarice, mistrust and chicanery.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting Living room, bedroom
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Roger Karshner

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