CAST: 2M, 2F
SET: No set requirements
TIME: About 15 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
SET: No set requirements
TIME: About 15 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
This gritty, comedic take on the film noir genre starts with a phone call from a dame. (Doesn’t it always?)
When Velma “The Songbird” Tanager calls The Daily Oracular with a tip, night desk reporter Stirling “Rocky” Rockford suddenly finds himself on the big story he’s been waiting for: Velma says she has information about the priceless Star of Skagway gem stolen that very afternoon in broad daylight! But Velma doesn’t sing quite loud enough, so Rocky turns to private investigator Samantha Spade to help him decipher Velma’s tip and catch the gem thief.
Samantha follows the trail and is soon in touch with local small-time con-man Shifty Weaselman, who promises to deliver a series of clues that will lead Samantha to the perp and put Rocky’s story above the front-page fold of the morning edition.
This easy-to-produce one-act spoof is full of short monologues and split-screen style phone calls that pays homage to The Maltese Falcon and other 1940s films of the noir genre.
Download a complimentary copy of A How-To Guide for Virtual Theatre to help you make the most of your virtual production!
When Velma “The Songbird” Tanager calls The Daily Oracular with a tip, night desk reporter Stirling “Rocky” Rockford suddenly finds himself on the big story he’s been waiting for: Velma says she has information about the priceless Star of Skagway gem stolen that very afternoon in broad daylight! But Velma doesn’t sing quite loud enough, so Rocky turns to private investigator Samantha Spade to help him decipher Velma’s tip and catch the gem thief.
Samantha follows the trail and is soon in touch with local small-time con-man Shifty Weaselman, who promises to deliver a series of clues that will lead Samantha to the perp and put Rocky’s story above the front-page fold of the morning edition.
This easy-to-produce one-act spoof is full of short monologues and split-screen style phone calls that pays homage to The Maltese Falcon and other 1940s films of the noir genre.
Download a complimentary copy of A How-To Guide for Virtual Theatre to help you make the most of your virtual production!
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $22.50 each
Director’s book: $22.50 each
The Edge of Noir
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SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
SAN JOSE, CA
SAN JOSE, CA
INT'L LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS
RICHARDSON, TX
RICHARDSON, TX
SARAH RICE
FRANKENMUTH, MI
FRANKENMUTH, MI
CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN SCHL
SEBEWAING, MI
SEBEWAING, MI
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
LAPEER, MI
LAPEER, MI
SYNERGY SCHOOL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
WINSTON PREP SCHOOL NJ
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
RITA ZWEIFACH
BROOKLYN, NY
BROOKLYN, NY
JOHN MULLER
DOVER, DE
DOVER, DE
ALVIN BROWN
ASHBURN, VA
ASHBURN, VA
ELSIE SLEETER
IMPERIAL BEACH, CA
IMPERIAL BEACH, CA
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E-Views deliver a non-printable, complete preview script to your Pioneer library for reading anytime. Click on ORDER THIS TITLE, then select ELECTRONIC PREVIEW SCRIPT. Learn more about creating an E-view library here.
For production: E-Scripts
Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
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Our Get It Now! delivery option allows you to immediately download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks. This delivery option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast and pre-payment of your entire order, including royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.