The Psychic
by Sam Bobrick


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Synopsis
Characters: 4 male 2 femaleMurder Mystery ComedyAdam Webster a down-on-his- luck writer in desperation to make the rent has put a sign in his apartment window "Psychic Readings $25".
The characters it draws in lead into a tangled murder mystery of sorts in this hilarious original comedy.
"The play's clever Pirandello-esque twists make for a pleasant divertissement... satisfyingly unpredictable" - LA Times
"Surprise plot twists and all-around hilarity.
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Press Reviews
"The play's clever, Pirandello-esque twists make for a pleasant divertissement... satisfyingly unpredictable."
— LA Times
"Surprise plot twists, and all-around hilarity. It's one of the best original comedies I've seen!"
— StageSceneLA
"A delightful murder mystery adventure...many humorous, suspenseful, unexpected twists and turns, ...Bobrick shows his innate ability with this play's sharp wit and impeccable comedic timing... audiences...will savor the suspense and surprise that The Psychic delivers."
— Tolucan Times
"The Psychic is a laugh-filled unexpectedly entertaining ride that gratifies copiously from moment to moment. A definite must see."
— Broadway World
"Engaging, surprising, clever and funny!"
— Examiner
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Laura Benson An attractive woman in her early thirties |
Roy Benson Laura's shaddy husband in his mid-thirties |
Rita Malone Roy's sexy girlfriend in her twenties |
Johnny Bubbles A gangster in his late thirties |
Norris Coslow AN NYPD Detective in his forties |
Adam Webster A mystery writer in his early thirties |
Publication
The Psychic is a mystery play written by Sam Bobrick and published by Samuel French in New York (2010).
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Samuel French · 2010 · 84 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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