Guillotine
by Steve Martin

Guillotine Book Cover
Guillotine Cover

Highlights

One Act 10 mins 1950s Expandable Casting Bare Stage/Simple Set Comedy

Synopsis

A guillotine salesman hocks his wares to a customer who wants one for self defense.

His French maid's efficiency in dusting becomes her undoing.

Published in WASP and Other Plays .

Characters

Character
MAGICIANANGIEASSISTANT
CUSTOMERSALESMANMAIDANNOUNCER
DADMOMSISSONFEMALE VOICEPREMIER, CHOIRMASTER, ROGER
THE ZIG-ZAG WOMANOLDER MANMIDDLE MANYOUNG MAN

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573603112
ISBN-10 0573603111

Guillotine is a comedy play written by Steve Martin and published by Samuel French .

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Amateur Only
Fee: Minimum Fee: $55 per performance$90 with other plays in collection

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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