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Cask of Amontillado, The

Montresor holds a horrible grudge against Fortunato, a rich man with a penchant for wine and parties.

  • Short Play
  • Drama, Mystery/Thriller
  • 15 minutes

  • Target Audience: Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult
  • Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set

  • Performance Group:
  • High School/Secondary, College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre, Blackbox / Second Stage /Fringe Groups
Montresor holds a horrible grudge against Fortunato, a rich man with a penchant for wine and parties. On the night of a festival, Montresor seeks revenge by using a rare cask of Amontillado as a lure.

This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.

  • Casting: 2M
  • Casting Attributes: All Male