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Happy Birthday, Girl

Short Play, Comedy  /  1w, 1m

Molly Ann Mullin

Janice Lowell, a lonely young career woman, is celebrating her birthday - alone. She makes a wish for someone tall, dark and handsome that would keep her mother off of her back, but instead is visited by a delightful, perplexing imp, Dexter.

Happy Birthday, Girl

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

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Summary
Janice Lowell, a lonely young career woman, is celebrating her birthday -- alone. She makes a wish for someone tall, dark and handsome that should keep Mom happy, and is instead visited by a delightful, perplexing imp, Dexter. Dexter arranges several gifts for her, the most precious of which is a "look inside." Dexter works his magic, and gives this play its contagious charm.
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Performing Groups
JANICE - A lonely young career woman in her late 20's or early 30s.
DEXTER - Any man who is not "tall, dark and handsome" and has a pixie-like quality.
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting The living room of Janice Lowell's apartment.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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