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The Ghost Story

Short Play, Comedy  /  5w, 5m

Booth Tarkington

George, home from college, wishes to be alone with Ann and, trying to frighten her friends away, tells a ghost story with an unexpected and startling result.

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The Ghost Story

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary
George, home from college, wishes to be alone with Ann and, trying to frighten her friends away, tells a ghost story with an unexpected and startling result.

Keywords
Performing Groups
GEORGE - An earnest young gentleman of 22
ANNA - A pretty, young girl of 20
MARY, GRACE, LENNIE - Three girls of 19 or 20
TOM, FLOYD, LYNN, FRED - Four youths of the same age
HOUSEMAID
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)

Music

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

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Booth Tarkington

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