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How the West Was Dun
or...  Left High and Dry in Low Humidity Chasm


By Christopher Gieschen


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CAST:  Flexible cast of 23 (8M, 10F, plus 5 roles that can be any), optional extras
SET:  Simple interior and exterior sets
TIME:  About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each (Click for more items) Director’s book:  $27.50 each
DVD of amateur performance:  $10.00 each


ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance

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Here’s a hilarious melodrama that spoofs many of Hollywood’s Westerns and has modern touches to boot.  Slick and wealthy Richard Coldheart (“Oh, that’s Rich!”) must marry Polly Wanda Cracker to control the Cracker property.  However, it’s Polly’s homely sister, Prunella, who wants to marry him!  Meanwhile, our hero, Sheriff Wayne John, has his hands full surviving the hilarious antics of well meaning but not too bright Deputy Doowrong.  When a bundle of villains, including Snydley Dastardley, Kid Kid, and Calamity Jan, attempt to take over Low Humidity Chasm (Aren’t you sick and tired of melodramas taking place in Dry Gulch?), things really go crazy!  Your audience will have to pay close attention to whether Schizophrenic Kid is wearing his white hat or his black hat to know whether to cheer or boo.  But Blacker Bart will leave no doubt in their minds, for he’s even meaner that Black Bart.  With a narrator to keep the characters onstage in line, this play can be presented as a traditional melodrama or as a full-length comedy.  Either way, this wild and wooly Western will bring down the house!


Additional products available:
Director’s book:  $27.50 each
DVD of amateur performance:  $10.00 each

How the West Was Dun

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SALMON BAY K-8 SCHOOL
SEATTLE, WA
JANET DEVRIES
LIME SPRINGS, IA
WELD COUNTY DIST RE 10-J
BRIGGSDALE, CO
WACHE SCHOOL
FORT WORTH, TX
DIAGONAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
DIAGONAL, IA
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
NORTH LIBERTY, IA
CHERYL CRITCHFIELD
CHICKASHA, OK
DERBY NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
DERBY, KS
AZLE ARTS ASSOCIATION
AZLE, TX
SHANKSVILLE-STONYCREEK SD
SHANKSVILLE, PA
BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
IDAHO FALLS, ID
TRUCKEE COMMUNITY THEATER
TRUCKEE, CA
COLLEGE HEIGHTS SECONDARY
PRINCE GEORGE, BC  CANADA
LEEDS ARTS COUNCIL INC
LEEDS, AL
ST JOHN THE APOSTLE SCHOOL
LINCOLN, NE
CENTRALIA HIGH SCHOOL
CENTRALIA, KS
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Backstage Forms
These forms have been collected from a wide variety of sources — educational, community, even Broadway theatres.  The forms includes sections on props, costuming, makeup, lighting, budgets, and more.
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. 
Hear what directors and critics are saying:

How The West Was Dun:  The set, costumes and characters were all fun.  We had fun with the western theme, putting up Wanted Posters of the characters, hosting a Western Day at school the day of our first performance and giving cowboy boot mugs to the cast ‘n’ crew as gifts, etc.  made it excitable!


...comical play, cast really got into the comedy side of their character and added to it with their actions.


 
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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.  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:
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  • 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.

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