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$39 Man, The

A narrator states five definitions of the word hero and gives an example of each type. There's Hercules, General Custer, Alexander Graham Bell, Tarzan... However, the greatest hero is Milo Sapperstein, guardian of the city sewage system.

  • One Act
  • Comedy
  • 45 minutes

  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)
  • Set Requirements: Bare Stage/Simple Set

  • Performance Group:
  • High School/Secondary, College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre
A narrator states five definitions of the word "hero" and gives an example of each type. There's Hercules, General Custer, Alexander Graham Bell, Tarzan -- and each has a hilarious bit of business.

However, the greatest hero is Milo Sapperstein, guardian of the city sewage system. Milo's enemy is the dreaded Dr. Draino who, in his eagerness to steal Milo's fiance, clogs up the sewers, forcing Milo to go down there where he's nearly killed when Dr. Draino turns on the Moto-Rooter blades. As Milo only has $39 with him, the attending physician does what she can to put him back together with spare parts.

We guarantee you at least 39 laughs!

  • Casting: 7M, 3F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible)
  • Casting Notes: Cast includes a narrator, doubling possible.

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A narrator states five definitions of the word hero and gives an example of each type. There's Hercules, General Custer, Alexander Graham Bell, Tarzaneand each has a hilarious bit of business. However, the greatest hero is Milo Sapperstein, guardian of the city sewage system. Milo's enemy is the dreaded Dr. Draino who, in his eagerness to steal Milo's fiance', clogs up the sewers, forcing Milo to go down there where he's nearly killed when Dr. Draino turns on the Moto-Rooter blades. As Milo only has $39 with him, the attending physician does what she can to put him back together with spare parts. We guarantee you at least 39 laughs!Bare stage w/ props.

$19.95