CAST: 5M, 8F, plus 2 roles that can be any
SET: Exterior front porch set
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance
SET: Exterior front porch set
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
ROYALTY:
$70 First Performance
$70 Each Additional Performance

This delightful farce, which transposes Moliere’s classic comedy The Miser to the American West, is a fast-paced romp that will amuse audiences and give your cast a rip-roaring good time! Horace Harpagon is the stingiest old codger in the town of Shickshinney in the Old West. Although he has a fortune hidden away in the butter churn, he refuses to spend money on anything, so his four children are always pestering him for new clothes and edible food. Things get worse when the old widower decides he wants to remarry and his choice is the lovely, young Maryann, who has fallen in love with Harpagon’s son Clarence. Add to the mix a wily matchmaker, a romantic farm hand in love with Harpagon’s eldest daughter, a crafty saloon gal, and a mischievous scamp who figures out where the old miser has hidden his money, and life in Shickshinney gets pretty wild.
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
The Skinflint of Shickshinney
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THOMAS W KELLY HIGH SCHOOL
BENTON, MO
BENTON, MO
ALYSSA HICHBORN
SPOTSYLVANIA, VA
SPOTSYLVANIA, VA
BARRY COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
HASTINGS, MI
HASTINGS, MI
CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLINTON, MO
CLINTON, MO
BETA SIGMA PHI
ROSE VALLEY, SK CANADA
ROSE VALLEY, SK CANADA
BROCKTON HIGH SCHOOL
BROCKTON, MA
BROCKTON, MA
FERNDALE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
JOHNSTOWN, PA
JOHNSTOWN, PA
PLENTYWOOD SCHOOL DIST #20
PLENTYWOOD, MT
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This unique book is a collection of over 80 patterns and illustrations for period and contemporary accessories.
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We loved this show! Our high school cast loved it and embraced each character as their own. The audience roared with laughter. After opening night, word of mouth spread and we sold out the remaining 5 shows! Jennifer Ducharme, Homeschool co-op, Charlotte, NC
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NOTE: If you wish to receive your material immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! delivery option. Prepayment required.
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.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts within one business day of when your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
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- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you wish to receive your material immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! delivery option. Prepayment required.
Get It Now! Immediate Downloads
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.