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
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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For production: E-Scripts
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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 “Emailed E-script” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout.
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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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- 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.