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M'Liss

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  5w, 5m

Virginia Mitchell

(My Western Miss)
Founded on the Bret Harte Story.

In a little mining town, George Smith lives with his young daughter M'liss. When a brother of Smith dies in the East, leaving him with a fortune, two schemers from the East arrive at the small town with hopes of doing away with Smith. This play, with it's colorful characters, continues to thrill theatregoers!

M'Liss

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 5m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
An up to date version of Bret Harte's novel. "M'Liss" is the lovable, quick witted, quick tempered, untutored child of the West. Her love for her no account father; her affection for her friends---as well as her outbursts against enemies---form the basis for a fast moving play. There are great parts for everyone---including Clara Hunting, a mystery woman from the city, who figures in the adventures besetting M'liss'; Clytie Moffit, a sweet thing M'liss is jealous of due to the young schoolmaster's attentions to Clytie; Bess Starlight, a dazzling actress who tours the mining towns with her troupe. Easy to cast and play with a very simple set.
Performing Groups
GEORGE SMITH - Known as "Bummer," the town loafer.
M'LISS - His daughter.
JOHN GREY - The schoolmaster.
YUBA BILL - A native.
MRS. LENA MOFFITS - Landlady of the "Roarin' Dog" Hotel.
CLYTIE MOFFITS - Her daughter.
BESS STARLIGHT - An actress.
CLARA LANGDON - Her fiance.
JUDGE MCSNAGGLEY - The "law."
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Virginia Mitchell

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