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An Impeccable Larceny

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  2w, 4m

"A rousing little romp" - Middlesex Magazine
"A quick-paced, appealing comedy." - The Observer, Southington, CT

An Impeccable Larceny

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce, Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

Trouble abounds at the Weddingtons' country estate and just who is who and what is what is quite the mystery. The Weddingtons' attempt to rule the estate in classic fashion is complicated by Lord Weddington's forgetful nature and Lady Weddington's proclivity for fainting. Jeeves, the butler, does his best to serve their every need, assisted by the Cockney maid and George, the underbutler. However, things are never quite as they seem in this farce. The plot twists will keep your audiences guessing and laughing!

History
An Impeccable Larceny was originally produced under the title Jeeves (the Butler) at Company & Tempo Theatre & Dance Center in Cromwell, CT,  on August 12, 1994 and was directed by David G. Moske.

LORD WEDDINGTON – A confused old man.
LADY WEDDINGTON – His wife; equally confused; prone to fainting at inopportune moments.
JEEVES – The consummate British butler.
MAID – A young Cockney maid.
PRIEST – The local parish priest; concerned and eager to help.
GEORGE – The underbutler; curious and given to tossing off meaningless sayings.

The ages are general. There is a great deal of latitude in casting.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    The parlor of an English manor.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

“A rousing little romp.” – Middlesex Magazine

“A quick-paced, appealing comedy.” – The Observer

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

Mara Dresner

Mara Dresner’s Shiva was the 2023 Honeggar Prize Winner for Best Full Length from Firehouse Center for the Arts (Newburyport, Mass.); Shiva also has been a finalist for Henley Rose Playwright Competition for Women.

Her plays has been produced by numerous theaters, including Th ...

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