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

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Highlights

10 mins Present Day Role(s) for Black Actor(s) Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

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.

MOTHER

40s or 50s.

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.

SCOOT

Isaac’s friend and accomplice.

MATTHEW

30s.

TERRY

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

ALBERT

Ethel’s loyal husband.

MAN

30s.

ETHEL

A pious woman.

WOMAN

20s or 30s.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780573702907
ISBN-10 057370290X

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

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