Drop Dead!
by Billy Van Zandt, William Van Zandt, Jane Milmore

Name: Drop Dead!
Brand: Billy Van Zandt
SKU: 9780573693090
Rating: 3.52 (33 reviews)

Drop Dead! Book Cover — Drop Dead! Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

120 minsPresent DayFlexible Cast SizeInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the humor and engaging performances in the play. Many find it to be a hilarious farce with plenty of slapstick moments and witty dialogue. Some reviewers note the difference between versions, which can be confusing for those expecting the newer adaptation.

Non-stop laughsHilarious castGreat timing in linesConfusion over play versions

Synopsis

Comedy / Characters: 7 male 3 female Scenery: Interior A cast of has been actors plan to revive their careers in Drop Dead!

a potboiler murder mystery directed by "Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage" Victor Le Pewe (a psychotic eye twitching megalomaniac).

At the dress rehearsal the set falls props break and the producer and an actor are murdered.

During the opening night performance the murders continue.

The remaining thespians must save the show and their careers solve the mystery

Press Reviews

"The audience laughed at everything!"
— Los Angeles Times

"Drop Dead! will make your jaw drop and your head spin almost simultaneously, but you will be laughing the whole time!"
— Peru Tribune

"A wacky slapstick comedy that will have you laughing out loud!"
— KBIG

"Critic’s Choice. Totally ludicrous and heartily entertaining!"
— L.A. Reader

"Flat-out frenzied fun! Hilarity and craziness prevail! Unabashed foolish fun!"
— Dramalogue

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
P.G. Banks The producer	—	—	The producer
Phillip The stage manager	—	—	The stage manager
Alabama Miller The playwright	—	—	The playwright
Mona Monet The TV star	—	—	The TV star
Brent Reynolds The method actor	—	—	The method actor
Chaz Looney The apprentice	—	—	The apprentice
Candy Apples The ex-porno-star	—	—	The ex-porno-star
Constance Crawford Old stage star	—	—	Old stage star
Dick Scorsese Martin Scorsese’s brother	male	—	Martin Scorsese’s brother
Victor Le Pewe The director	—	—	The director