The Prevalence Of Mrs. Seal
by Otis Bigelow
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the clever blend of humor and nuance. The play combines elements of farce with a unique perspective, steering clear of typical spoofs. Many find it engaging and entertaining throughout.
Synopsis
This marvelous send up of grade B horror flicks finds Mrs. Seal, an ancient and wealthy recluse, creepily ensconced in Seal Castle.
She has invited three guests who claim to be able to provide her with immortality to compete for a prize of one billion dollars.
The vampire and the evangelist are rejected in favor of the mad scientist to end all mad scientists, Dr. Porteous.
He has developed a brain switching technique and Mrs. Seal wants the body of her beautiful young ward to house her brain.
The switch is made and the fun begins because once Dr. Porteous gets started, it's hard to turn him off.
Everyone's brain ends up in someone else's body, which makes this bizarre and delightful comedy a challenge for actors.
Press Reviews
"As quaint and crack brained a creature feature as one might encounter in a year of Saturday movie matinees."
— The New York Times
"A witty and well crafted horror spoof...perfect Summer Stock fare."
— The New York Post
"Off beat and very funny."
— Other Stages
Publication
The Prevalence Of Mrs. Seal is a American comedy play written by Otis Bigelow and published by Samuel French in New York (1982).
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Samuel French · 1982 · 88 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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