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In with Alma

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 4m

Steven Packard

Folks in the small midwestern town of Buntville attend church regularly, work hard and sleep well. Herbert's wife makes the best pies in town and his sister, a waitress at
the diner, is married to Carl. Everyone knows Carl is sterile, but few
realize his wife is pregnant, and Carl has a plot to keep the secret
buried.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 4m
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival

Details

Summary
Folks in the small midwestern town of Buntville attend church regularly, work hard and sleep well. Each tends his business and takes care of his problems. Carl and Herbert have been friends since childhood. Both sing bass in the choir and both serve on the cemetery maintenance committee. Herbert's wife makes the best pies in town and his sister, a waitress at the diner, is married to Carl. Everyone knows Carl is sterile, but few realize his wife is pregnant, and Carl has a plot to keep the secret buried. Published in Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 21st Series.
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Author

Steven Packard

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