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The Bequest

Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  3w, 3m

"A polished miniature from a playwright better known for his blockbusters ... a wicked, witty look at such piquant matters as male female politics, the secret nature of women, and that little green demon known as retroactive jealousy. In the bargain,…

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m

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Summary
Eyebrows rise in a small town in Wisconsin when a notorious playboy dies leaving a large bequest to a local resident, the lovely and beloved wife of a local newspaper reporter. She refuses to explain why this windfall has come her way.
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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"A polished miniature from a playwright better known for his blockbusters ... a wicked, witty look at such piquant matters as male female politics, the secret nature of women, and that little green demon known as retroactive jealousy. In the bargain, it's a sexy sort of whodunnit which will go on teasing your mind well after the curtain's down." - What's On.

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Dale Wasserman

Dale Wasserman (1914-2008) wrote for theater, television and film for more than 50 years and is best known for the musical Man of La Mancha, a multiple Tony Award winner.

He also wrote the stage play One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, based on Ken Kesey’s novel, which has won s ...

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