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The Fall of the House of Usher--An Adaptation
by Ivan Faute
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Based on the classic story by Edgar Allen Poe. This adaptation takes an artistic approach to the staging of this piece--placing the mood and atmosphere in the foreground.
Presented at CityLit's 2007 "The Art of Adaptation" festival.
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Features classic story, strong characters.
Appropriate for: colleges/universities, community theaters, professional theaters
Characters: 4 Total
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Madeline 1 (female, 25-35 years old)
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Friend (male, 35-40 years old)
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Roderick (male, 25-35 years old)
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Madeline 2 (female, Madeline's alternative self, but does not need to be same race or age as Madeline 1)
Run time:
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25 minutes
Script Costs:
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$10 script package
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includes royalties for 1 performance
Additional Performance Costs:
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$0/first performance (see above)
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$5/each additional performance
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