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The Explorators Club

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  2w, 6m

Werner F. Schmidt

What a quandary! Old Tom is dead and a woman wants to join the club. The Arctic Institute, a bastion for gents that is now on hard times, is the beneficiary of a rather large insurance policy if Tom dies accidentally. He didn't.

The Explorators Club

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 6m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

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Summary
What a quandary! Old Tom is dead and a woman wants to join the club. The Arctic Institute, a bastion for gents that is now on hard times, is the beneficiary of a rather large insurance policy if Tom dies accidentally. He didn't, so they attempt to arrange the natural death as an accident, but the late Tom does not cooperate. Only the prospective new female member can help.
History
The Explorators Club was originally produced by the Portland Repertory Theater, Portland, OR.
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Performing Groups
TOM CALDWELL - President of the club, a nonagenarian
FRED SHERIDAN - An octogenarian member of the club
ASHCROFT SOLAN - Secretary of the club, a septuagenarian
GEORGE DARNLEY - A sexagenarian
RUTH BEEKMAN - A distinguished writer and explorer, mature
SUE LOFTON - The club's housekeeper, mature
REESE - A young undertaker
SID LOFTON - Sue's young nephew
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

"A new, knockabout comedy." - The Oregonian

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: $110 per performance

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Werner F. Schmidt

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