The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County
by Joseph McDonough
Synopsis
This rambunctious adaptation of Mark Twain's classic short story tells the tale of schemer and braggart Jim Smiley, who decides to make his fortune by entering his frog in the first annual Calaveras County Frog Jumping Contest.
Smiley has certainly had his share of good luck, but the people of Calaveras County are getting a bit tired of being duped by Jim, and they may just have a scheme of their own...
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PublisherPlayscripts
The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is a comedy play written by Joseph McDonough and published by Playscripts.
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