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The Telltale Heart

In comfortless surroundings, a young man plans and commits the perfect crime.

  • One Act
  • Drama
  • 30 minutes

  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult
  • Set Requirements: Interior Set

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student, High School/Secondary
In comfortless surroundings, a young man plans and commits the perfect crime. When a detective stops by on a quite different matter, it becomes apparent that the young man has little to fear. The only trouble is, he can't stop the pounding of the dead man's heart. Why can't the detective hear it?

As the pounding grows louder and the tension increases, the audience realizes that they are watching the very madness of a murderer. 

  • Casting: 6M

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In comfortless surroundings, a young man plans and commits the perfect crime. When a detective stops by on a quite different matter, it becomes apparent that the young man has little to fear. The only trouble is, he can't stop the pounding of the dead man's heart. Why can't the detective hear it As the pounding grows louder and the tension increases, the audience realizes that they are watching the very madness of a murderer. One int. set. Approximate running time: 30 minutes.

$19.95