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The Spider or The Fly

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  2w, 2m

"Absorbing. Keeps us on the edge to its chilling denouement.''- LA Weekly

"Scintillating and tantalizing. Drama and sensationalism at a surrealistic level with a mind-bending plot.''- Tolucan Times

The Spider or The Fly

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary

In this unique psychological thriller, two stories unfold simultaneously in the same space but in different time frames.Maura and Scott, a couple in their early-mid thirties, meet while serving on jury duty for a murder trial and get romantically involved with each other. As their relationship develops, they discover they adamantly disagree on what the verdict thould be. They also realize that each is not the person the other thought they were.

At the same time and in the same space that their story is being played out to its frightening climax, Jan and Tom, another young couple who have just met, weave through their unsual relationship that strangely enough has ties to the same murder case. Formally titled The Stanway Case.

History

THE SPIDER OR THE FLY was first presented under the title THE STANWAY CASE by Tree Trunk Theatrical Company at the Horseshoe Theatre in Van nuys, California in February 2003.  The production was directed by Aaron J. Bronsal.

MAURA - A woman in her early-mid thirties

SCOTT - A man in his early-mid thirties
JAN - A woman in her early-mid thirties
TOM - A man in his early-mid thirties

The characters are all in their early-mid thirties.  The actors playing TOM and JAN can play the two unidentified characters that appear in the Prologue.  Care should be taken so that their faces cannot be seen.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Intense Adult Themes
    • Mild Adult Themes

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REVIEWS

"Absorbing. Keeps us on the edge to its chilling denouement.''-LA Weekly

"Scintillating and tantalizing. Drama and sensationalism at a surrealistic level with a mind-bending plot.''-Tolucan Times

"Lively, entertaining and intelligent. A delectable and delicious play with some genuine surprising twists.''-NoHo LA

"Wonderfully crafted...Delectable.''-Valley Star

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: $110 per performance

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Authors

Sam Bobrick

Sam Bobrick (www.sambobrick.com) has written and co-written over forty plays, most of them performed throughout the world, which include: Norman, Is That You?, Murder at the Howard Johnson's, Weekend Comedy, Remember Me?, Death in England, Passengers, Are You Sure?, Baggage, ...

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