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In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should Be Shot)

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  8w, 7m

Steve Franco

“A comic gem. The holidays have never been so funny!” - The Thistle

In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should Be Shot)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    8w, 7m
  • Duration
    Duration
    105 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce, Christmas/Holiday
  • Suggested Use
    • Cutting Approved for Competition
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
It is 6pm and the Douglas family is busily preparing for their annual Christmas Eve dinner. After robbing a neighborhood liquor store, high strung and irritable Tony, and his dim-witted side-kick Vinny, find themselves in need of a hide-out. A comic treasure that is sure to leave your audience in stitches while celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.
History

In-laws, Outlaws & Other People (That Should Be Shot) premiered on November 20, 2010 in Salem, Virginia, at Theatre Glenvar High. It was directed by the author.

Keywords
Performing Groups
DAD
BETH
MRS. DRAPER
BUNNY
BUD
TRACY
AUNT ROSE
UNCLE LEO
TONY
VINNY
PAUL
EMILY
MRS. WAKOWSKI
CHRISTMAS CAROLERS
JANET
OFFICER HENLEY

The fun in this show comes from how real each of these personality types are to people that we each may know. Casting is flexible allowing for you to utilize the talent you have available.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting A modest, Upper Middle Class home in the Fiske Terrace area of Brook-lyn, New York on Christmas Eve
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy, Play w/ Music, Stage Combat, Special Effects
  • Duration 105 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Open Flame

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“A comic gem. The holidays have never been so funny!” - The Thistle 

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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: $130 per performance

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Authors

Steve Franco

Steve Franco

Steve Franco, creator of In-laws, Outlaws & Other People (That Should Be Shot) (published by Samuel French), is an award winning Educator, Director, Designer, and Playwright who currently resides in Salem, Virginia. Mr. Franco was a founding member of the Roanoke County Schoo ...

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