The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
- One Act, Comedy, Drama
- 30M or F
- ISBN: MB7
Making thorough use of Twain's own language and rapid-fire storytelling style, this classic comic tale of hypocrisy and its consequences takes us to the self-righteous town of Hadleyburg.
Description
- One Act
- Comedy, Drama
- 45 minutes
- Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult
- Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set
- Performance Group:
- Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary, Senior Theatre
A stranger, who has been done wrong by the selfish inhabitants of the town, is about to have his revenge. Suspecting the greed and duplicity lurking beneath the Hadleyburgers' preoccupation with appearances above all else, the stranger sets out to expose the true moral bankruptcy of the town whose motto is: "Lead Us Not Into Temptation."
With his usual potent mix of unforgettable characters and broad comedy, Mark Twain punctures pretensions and serves up a searching look at ourselves.
Characters
- Casting: 30M or F
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Making thorough use of Twain's own language and rapid-fire storytelling style, this classic comic tale of hypocrisy and its consequences takes us to the self-righteous town of Hadleyburg. A stranger, who has been done wrong by the selfish inhabitants of the town, is about to have his revenge. Suspecting the greed and duplicity lurking beneath the Hadleyburgers' preoccupation with appearances above all else, the stranger sets out to expose the true moral bankruptcy of the town whose motto is: Lead Us Not Into Temptation. With his usual potent mix of unforgettable characters and broad comedy, Mark Twain punctures pretensions and serves up a searching look at ourselves. Bare stage w/ props. Approximate running time: 45 to 60 minutes. |
$19.95 |
