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Pyramid Effect

10 Minute Play, Comedy  /  3w, 3m

Marcia Dixcy

Six college students attempt to beat the Guinness Record for human
pyramids. That seems easy enough but some sneezes and hiccups could
bring their whole attempt crashing down…

Pyramid Effect

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences, Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
Six college students attempt to beat the Guinness Record for human pyramids. That seems easy enough but some sneezes and hiccups could bring their whole attempt crashing down…
History
Pyramid Effect was first produced by Actors Theatre of Louisville on December 14, 1987. It was directed by Bob Krakower.
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Performing Groups
BUD – large, congenial, some Texas accent
STEVE – was an Indiana high school basketball champ
ROBBIE – overcompensates for his inadequacies
MEGAN – practical, open-minded, slightly acerbic
ELAINE – mellow – has benefitted from yoga
LULIE – scampish, very agile, enjoys herself
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Physical Comedy
  • Duration 10 minutes

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