You might also look into Jim Dale's Scapino, which could probably be cut to a one act. (FYI: As far as I know, Neil Simon does NOT allow cuttings to be performed even for competitions) I love A Company of Wayward Saints by George Herman. My favorite vignette is "Odysseus Return from the War." (Unfortunately, Concord now holds the rights.)
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Marilynn Zeljeznjak
Retired
Past CA State Thespian Director
Blacksburg VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-18-2023 15:35
From: CJ Breland
Subject: Quirky Fun Male Lead?
Analiese, it might be too close to what you are doing this year, but Sganarelle by Moliere is hilarious. I'm going to attach the script I adapted from a public domain translation.
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CJ Breland
Retired Theatre Arts Educator
NC
Original Message:
Sent: 10-17-2023 08:22
From: Analiese Hamm
Subject: Quirky Fun Male Lead?
Ok, Let me jog your minds for a second. I am in search of a fast-paced comedy with a strong, funny male lead. He is Arlecchino this year, so I need something fun for his senior year too. Needs to be able to be cut to a one act, and I tend to lean toward more historic, literature-based pieces with room for creative costumes. Ideas?
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Analiese Hamm
ECS Performing Arts Director
Echols County High School
Statenville GA
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