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Americansaint

10 Minute Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  3m, 1girl(s)

Adam LeFevre

In this whimsical short play, a Catholic priest journeys to Vermont to
investigate rumors of saintly activity by an irreverent local 13
year-old girl.

Americansaint

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3m, 1girl(s)
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

In this whimsical short play, a Catholic priest journeys to Vermont to investigate rumors of saintly activity by an irreverent local 13 year-old girl. She, like the rest of her local townspeople, speaks in riddles and aphorisms and might be able to see the future. Is she a saint or just eccentric?

Published in Ten Minute Plays from Actors Theatre of Louisville, Vol. 1.

History
Americansaint was produced by Actors Theatre of Louisville on May 26, 1987. It was directed by Bob Krakower.
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BROTHER VINCENT – A Jesuit priest sent to Vermont to investigate rumors of saintly activity.
BETTINA SMOOCHES – A strangely eccentric young girl who might possess some mystifying powers.
CAPTAIN MIKE – An irreverent sea captain.
ARLO PENNYPACKER – The poetic local telegraph master.
  • Time Period 1900-1910, Victorian (British and American)
  • Setting 1903: At sea, on a road, a telegraph office, in the sky.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

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