CAST: 2M, 2F
SET: Interior apartment set
TIME: About 20 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance
SET: Interior apartment set
TIME: About 20 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each
ROYALTY:
$45 First Performance
$45 Each Additional Performance

The bittersweet story involves Johnsy, a young artist who is suffering from a severe case of pneumonia and has lost her will to live. However, a friend provides the ultimate gift to Johnsy, and in doing so, saves her life. Utilizing O. Henry’s wise and poignant manner, Thomas Hischak shows what friendship is all about. Whether used as a contest piece or performed with another one act, this show is guaranteed to add depth and emotion to any production.
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LIVINGSTONE RANGE SCHOOL DIV
FORT MACLEOD, AB CANADA
FORT MACLEOD, AB CANADA
INT'L LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS
RICHARDSON, TX
RICHARDSON, TX
CHRISTINA CASEY
KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA
SYRACUSE HIGH SCHOOL
SYRACUSE, NE
SYRACUSE, NE
LIVING WATER ACADEMY
WILDWOOD, MO
WILDWOOD, MO
RICHARDSON HIGH SCHOOL
RICHARDSON, TX
RICHARDSON, TX
WASATCH HIGH SCHOOL
HEBER CITY, UT
HEBER CITY, UT
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WAYZATA, MN
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...a skillful adaptation of the O. Henry tale. Plays for Children and Young Audiences
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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.
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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.
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