CAST: 2M, 3F
SET: Simple interior set
TIME: About 30 minutes
Script:
$7.75 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
SET: Simple interior set
TIME: About 30 minutes
Script:
$7.75 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance

Cheering the handsome hero and booing the vile villain is part of the fun in any melodrama. The hero in this prize-winning melodrama is based on the character of one of America’s great newspapermen, Henry L. Mencken. In this spoof of Mencken’s early newspapering days, he is portrayed as an idealistic young reporter who takes on the villainous editor of a weekly newspaper, Squire I. M. Rancid. There is also a heroine who gets confused by women’s lib, a "femme fatale" of doubtful moral character and the righteous Widow Glob in search of her husband who was secretly "done it" by the villain.
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Unhand Her, You Villain
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REBECKAH ALLGOOD
WILTON, IA
WILTON, IA
GRAND ENCAMPMENT OPERA COMPANY
ENCAMPMENT, WY
ENCAMPMENT, WY
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL
SAN JOSE, CA
SAN JOSE, CA
CREEK SIDE PERFORMING ARTS
BUFFALO, WY
BUFFALO, WY
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AURORA, CO
AURORA, CO
SOUTHLAND GIRL'S HIGH SCHOOL
INVERCARGILL NEW ZEALAND
INVERCARGILL NEW ZEALAND
JOHN DAMIEN
CASPER, WY
CASPER, WY
VICKI DEAN
LITTLETON, CO
LITTLETON, CO
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Between Hisses
This is a collection of authentic sing-alongs, theme music for melodrama characters and olio numbers. Also included is a section of illustrated gestures, which have become associated with melodramas.
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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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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.