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"The Sinister Schoolhouse Scandal"
or "He Weren't the Teacher's Pet" by Cheri Maxson Synopsis This story takes place in the sleepy little town of Shingleville, Pennsylvania. Shingleville is a beautiful little hamlet nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. Such a quiet town…or is it ??? The tale begins with the mysterious disappearance of the town’s Mayor – Avery Niceman. The sheriff suspects a stranger, Sir Percival Pernicious, of several dastardly deeds – kidnapping, horning in on the sheriff’s sweetheart, and trying to take over the town, starting with the schoolhouse! Watch as our erstwhile heroes race to the rescue! Full of drama and various twists and turns, this melodrama is chock full of hokey entertainment that will be a memorable experience for the whole family! CAST LIST This play was written specifically for a largely male cast. 13 Males - 6 Females - 2 Eithers. Sheriff Will Dew Hero - sweet, in love with Ida Claire Yawl Ida Claire Yawl Heroine - lovely schoolteacher, loves Will Deputy Al Beback Hero’s Sidekick – think Arnold Schwarzenegger Sir Percival Pernicious Villain – very greedy, pseudo British, wants Ida Avery Niceman Town Mayor - dotty old man, clueless, has no idea what he’s done to the town Ma Witt New General Store Owners/Family - sharp and in charge Pa Witt Funny, full of puns Dimm Witt Ma and Pa Witt's son - farmboy, the goofy one Nytt Witt Ma and Pa Witt's son – farmboy, the smart one Haff Witt Ma and Pa Witt's son – farmboy, the tough one Edinia Clouds Student - seemingly clueless young lady, nose in a book, but falls for Nytt Beau Vine Student - son of local dairy farmer, funny; distant cousin of Dee Vine Hal E. Luya Student - son of the town’s preacher, a bit stuck up Klaus Shave Student - son of the town barber, a smart aleck Drew Mohr-Blood Student - son of town doctor, spoiled rotten Des Buratto Student - new student, really is the villain’s sidekick Dee Frawd Dance Hall Girl - mean-girl leader of the group, wants Percy, hates Ida a lot! Dee Vine Dance Hall Girl – falls in love with Al Beback, ends up helping the good guys; distant cousin of Beau Vine Dee Zaster Dance Hall Girl - young, clumsy, klutzy, and bubble-headed, ends up in love with Dimm Narrator/Emcee Needs to be a bit charismatic and energetic. Sign Walker Walks across stage holding vintage scene set signs THE SETTING The late 1880’s, fall in Pennsylvania. There are two sets; (1) The Shingleville Schoolhouse and (2) The General Store Exterior. PLACES & LARGE PROPS The Shingleville Schoolhouse Wooden benches for students to sit on, a wooden teacher’s desk, a chalk board, some books on shelves. The General Store Exterior Railing or counter (could be back of bookshelves), barrels/baskets of fall produce; couple bolts of cloth, other vintage store props. RUN TIME Approx. 95 minutes - not including intermission. |
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