Flowers for Algernon
Adapted by David Rogers. From the classic novel by Daniel Keyes.
Product Code: F28000
One-act Play
Drama
Cast size: 4m., 1w. (one of the male roles may be played by a woman.)
Rights and availability
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Synopsis
This is the approved one-act cutting of the compelling story of Charlie, a mentally retarded man, and the strange interweaving of his life with that of Algernon, a mouse. Experimental surgery has been performed on Algernon increasing his intelligence fourfold. The operation is tried on Charlie, whose intelligence rapidly increases to that of a genius, far more intelligent than his teacher, Alice Kinnian, or the doctors who created the operating technique. As Charlie approaches the peak of his brilliance, Algernon shows frightening symptoms of regression. The play becomes a race against time in which Charlie tries to keep his new intelligence long enough to save himself and thus continue what he and Alice have found. This is a different kind of play: poignant, romantic, funny and tragic, but with hope of man’s indomitable spirit. When ordering, please specify the one-act version.
Notes
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show One-act Play
- Product Code F28000
- Minimum Cast Size 5
- Pages of Dialogue 25
- Min. Royalty Rate $55.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 35 min
- Staging Area staging.
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult | Family (all ages) | Senior Adults
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre
- Genre Drama
- ISBN(13) 9780871293879
Customer Reviews
This play offers a wonderful opportunity for various types of staging and direction. The cast is challenged by the nature of the play and character development. Technical crews will be challenged by the lighting and sound possibilities.
This play is a slam dunk. We performed it for our Winter One-Acts. It was the most popular play of the evening. Skillfully condensed—all the key steps in Charlie's ordeal were hit upon for maximum emotional impact. I am impressed with the script. They should all be this good.
Wonderful script that allows the director great flexibility in staging. Our audience loved the show and the flow of scenes throughout the play. This was a great choice for high-school actors.
This was powerful and moving drama. The ending had some audience members in tears. This is a fantastic play!
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
This play has a depth to it that leaves an audience very moved at the end. Plan a powerful ending.
Production Map
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington High School | Dallas | TX | 03/18/2025 | 03/28/2025 |
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