flp69: Once Upon A Crime by John DeGaetano

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Synopsis

Summary Performance History
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Genre
Comedy

Script Notes

Synopsis

Concept: Everything you’ve ever known to expect from a somewhat screwball comedy slash drama. What we mean is everything hits the fan as Attorney Sam Wilson attempts to solve a case that goes beyond what he can remember. What do we mean by this? The story twists and turns right in front of Sam’s eyes, however his eyes aren’t the problem… it is being an attorney again after a serious accident. The characters are memorable and you’ll grow to love some of them in a story that touches lightly on politics and what may or may not be socially acceptable.

Based in the great state of Washington in a small town called Ferndale, population around 12,000 is where it all begins. In this classic-style courtroom play the reader or audience do not know "whodunit" until the climax of the story. A legal thriller, on the other hand, usually reveals that information at the beginning or makes it clear that it doesn't really matter who did it so much as whether he or she is guilty. So as we move along the plot focuses on whether justice shall prevail. Thrillers by definition have no mystery qualities, when you read or perform them… you’re expecting to be thrilled. However in this story you may be amused, then also slightly surprised.

The Cast List

Sam Wilson:
Miss Albright:
Charlie:
Attorney’s Aid:
Nancy:
News Reporter:
Mayor Robert Thompson:
Ethan Lane:
Daniel Thomas:
Court Reporter:
Bailiff:
Jenny MacDougall:
Elizabeth Walker:
Dr. Madison:
Michael Randall:
Detective Martinez:
Anna Marino Thompson
Catherine and Ashley Reynolds:
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