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 Director’s book: $27.50 each
DVD of amateur performance: $10.00 each
ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance
SET: Simple interior and exterior sets
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
DVD of amateur performance: $10.00 each
ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance
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
Director’s book: $27.50 each
DVD of amateur performance: $10.00 each
How the West Was Dun
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CHERYL CRITCHFIELD
CHICKASHA, OK
CHICKASHA, OK
AZLE ARTS ASSOCIATION
AZLE, TX
AZLE, TX
SHANKSVILLE-STONYCREEK SD
SHANKSVILLE, PA
SHANKSVILLE, PA
BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
IDAHO FALLS, ID
IDAHO FALLS, ID
TRUCKEE COMMUNITY THEATER
TRUCKEE, CA
TRUCKEE, CA
COLLEGE HEIGHTS SECONDARY
PRINCE GEORGE, BC CANADA
PRINCE GEORGE, BC CANADA
LEEDS ARTS COUNCIL INC
LEEDS, AL
LEEDS, AL
ST JOHN'S SCHOOL
LINCOLN, NE
LINCOLN, NE
CENTRALIA HIGH SCHOOL
CENTRALIA, KS
CENTRALIA, KS
CRIMORA PLAYERS
CRIMORA, VA
CRIMORA, VA
BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
STILLWATER, OK
STILLWATER, OK
MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOUSTON, TX
HOUSTON, TX
LONGORIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
EDINBURG, TX
EDINBURG, TX
DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT 9-R
DURANGO, CO
DURANGO, CO
ADAM UITTENBOGAARD
MORRISTOWN, MN
MORRISTOWN, MN
ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ELGIN, OK
ELGIN, OK
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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.
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.
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.
...comical play, cast really got into the comedy side of their character and added to it with their actions.
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!
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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.
For production: E-Scripts
E-Scripts allow organizations to receive an emailed, printable PDF of the script within one business day without needing to prepay for scripts or royalties. This option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of distribution rights for your entire cast.
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 “Emailed E-script” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout.
IMPORTANT:
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- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on e-scripts or distribution rights.
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To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need to make 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, indicate which materials you would like sent electronically, and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you’ve specified the exact number of performances and selected “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need to make 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, indicate which materials you would like sent electronically, and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you’ve specified the exact number of performances and selected “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
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- Parts not available for download will be shipped at regular cost.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All material prices are the same, whether paper, digital, or photocopied.
- There are NO RETURNS, EXCHANGES, OR REFUNDS on downloaded materials or distribution rights.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.