The Marvelous Playbill
From Miguel de Cervantes. Adapted by Tim Kelly.
Product Code: M20000
One-act Play
Comedy
Cast size: 4m., 8w.
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Synopsis
A down-and-out theatrical producer in 16th-century Spain plays on the vanity of the Castilians by announcing The Marvelous Playbill, an entertainment so unusual that only a pure-blooded Castilian can see it. The announcement brings people pouring in. Actually, there is no show. Chanfalla tells them what they are seeing. At first, they're all struck dumb by the realization that they aren't pure-blooded since they see nothing. Soon human vanity is at work and they're all telling outrageous lies.
Notes
Livestream and Record & Stream Rights Available
Details
- Status In stock
- Type of Show One-act Play
- Product Code M20000
- Minimum Cast Size 12
- Pages of Dialogue 19
- Min. Royalty Rate $55.00/perf
- Approx. Run Time 30 min
- Staging Bare stage with props.
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School
- Performing Group Middle School | High School | College Theatre
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9780871295309
Customer Reviews
This classic tale worked well for our in-school drama competition because of the over-the-top silly behavior and the large cast size.
... a great play for competition. The "bare stage" was ideal for us since we were over two hours away from our competition site. This also put all the focus on the actors. It is also a well-written plaly with enough direction for a "first-timer," but with plenty of leeway for creativity.
This was the perfect play for a large group of young, inexperienced actors. It encompassed many of the skills we've been working on: pantomime, characterization, reactions, teamwork. The students really enjoyed performing this one-act play.
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
Super easy to create. This show can be done with costumes, props, and a few benches.
Costuming is everything. The play calls for no props, set, or backdrop. It is purely character development.
Production Map
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCISD PAC | Harlingen | TX | 03/21/2025 | 03/21/2025 |
| Godley High School | Godley | TX | 03/07/2025 | 03/27/2025 |
Gallery
The Marvelous Playbill - York County School of the Arts, Williamsburg, VA
The Marvelous Playbill - McAdams Junior High, Dickinson, TX
Also By These Authors
Laura Maney, York County School of the Arts, Williamsburg, Va.