Houdini Will Die
by Sage Voorhees, Jacob Sellers, Aaron Caleb Robertson, Steve Rathje

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Highlights

10 minsPresent DayRole(s) for Black Actor(s)Interior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

Synopsis

The obsessive scientist, David, is constantly working on his experiments to improve human memory.

As his studies and tests consume him, he struggles to hold onto reality, and the fading memory of his departed wife.

Characters

Character
HEATHER

20s.

DAVID

A scientist, late 40s to mid 50s, trying to develop a drug that will enhance memory. He himself has poor memory retention.

ISAAC

A conman.

HELEN

The loving wife of David, late 40s to mid 50s. Always “stops to smell the roses” and wishes that her husband would do the same.

MOTHER

40s or 50s.

SCOOT

Isaac’s friend and accomplice.

TERRY

(Male) An overeager intern, mid 20s, works with David on his research.

MATTHEW

30s.

ALBERT

Ethel’s loyal husband.

MAN

30s.

ETHEL

A pious woman.

WOMAN

20s or 30s.

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
BindingPaperback
ISBN-139780573702907
ISBN-10057370290X

Houdini Will Die is a comedy play written by Sage Voorhees and published by Samuel French.

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