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Country Gothic

Short Play, Drama  /  9w, 5m

Tim Kelly

The people of a small, remote country village are gathered for a simple country wedding. As time for the ceremony approaches, the groom realizes, in a moment of horror, just why the bride has led him to this isolated community.

Country Gothic

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    9w, 5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
The people of a small, remote country village are gathered for a simple country wedding. The young bride is radiant, and the older people are pleased because she has brought a young man from town to join their community. As time for the ceremony approaches, the conversation of the guests becomes ominous. Panic seizes the young man as he faces all the strangers. He realizes, in a moment of horror, just why the girl has led him to this isolated community. An unusual and gripping piece, and with a stunning, terrifying climax!
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Performing Groups
JEREMIAH - A farmer 
SARAH - A young bride
MRS. ANDREWS - Her mother
WIDOW PERKINS - A neighbor
LIZZIE - Her daughter
LIZA - Another
ELDER MAXFIELD - A leader
AMOS - Another farmer
AMOS' WIFE - Another farmer
AUNT MARTHA - A healer
REBECCA - A young girl, dim-witted
DAVID  - Elder Maxfield's son
ALFRED - The bridegroom
LILITH - Another daughter of Widow Perkins
NEIGHBORS - Can be added if desired
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting A meeting house in the rural community of Foxfire Valley in early summer.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)

Music

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

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Tim Kelly

Tim Kelly
Kelly was born in Saugus, Massachusetts on October 2, 1932. He graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's degree and received a masters degree in play-writing from Yale University. His first stage play was Widow's Walk, published in the 1960s. At the same time, three of ...
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