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The End of the Line, or Beauty Meets the Beast
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 3w, 5m
Tom Chiodo
A wacky yet spellbinding mystery unfolds when Dr. Heinrish von Schtooptenstein, founder of the Society for the Advancement of Beauty Through Tissue Research, unleashes his human experiments.
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Cast Size
3w, 5m -
Duration
60 minutes (1 hour) -
Subgenre
Mystery/Thriller -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
It's the biannual symposium of a secret society searching for eternal youth. Membership requires that you donate body parts to the research of Dr. Heinrish von Schtooptenstein, founder of the Society for the Advancement of Beauty Through Tissue Research. A wacky yet spellbinding mystery unfolds when this modern day Dr. Von Frankenstein unleashes his human experiments. Who’s the beauty and who’s the beast in this contemporary comedy with all the drama of a classic horror tale. Romance and love, Mel Brooks-style, abound until an investigative reporter and a bag lady named Annabelle team up to wreak revenge for deadly deeds of old.
History
The End of the Line, or Beauty Meets the Beast was first performed at the Sagamore Resort in Lake George, New York in October 1988. The production was directed by Tom Chiodo.
Cast Attributes
- Time Period 1980s
- Setting A resort in upstate New York. 1988.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive
- Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
Media
“A fast-paced comedy... [a] tale of beauty and beast.” – Resorts Magazine
Music
- Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
- Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
- Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.
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