The Psychic
by Sam Bobrick

The Psychic Book Cover
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Highlights

90 mins Present Day Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle) Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Mystery Comedy

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.

It's on

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

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2010
Binding Paperback
Edition Illustrated
Pages 84
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573698842
ISBN-10 0573698848
LCCN 2012532680
LCC MLCS 2013/42352 (P)

The Psychic is a mystery play written by Sam Bobrick and published by Samuel French in New York (2010).

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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

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