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ROBERT MASON |
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Nationality: USA Email: n/a Website: n/a |
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Robert Mason received a B.A. in English, Creative Writing, from the University of Missouri in May, 1975. He's spent nearly thirty years as a theatrical lighting designer, set designer, sound and lighting technician, and cameraman. He also has written the novel, Fakin' the Blues.
Plays by Robert Mason
Cask of Amontillado, The | ||
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| 1st Published: | Playscripts, Inc - New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #81580 | |||
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Genre: | 10-15 min Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 2 males | |||||
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Synopsis: | Montresor holds a horrible grudge against Fortunato, a rich man with a penchant for wine and parties. On the night of a festival, Montresor seeks revenge by using a rare cask of Amontillado as a lure. (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.) | |||||
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Evening with Edgar Allan Poe, An | ||
| 1st Produced: | Ronald Reagan Doral Senior High (Doral, FL, United States) | 2007 | ||||
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| 1st Published: | Playscripts, Inc - New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #90844 | |||
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Genre: | 70-85 min Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 8 | Female | 4 | ||
Parts other: | 8 males, 4 females, 2 either (12-52 actors possible: 8-43 males, 4-16 females) | |||||
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Synopsis: | Enter the wonderfully creepy world of Edgar Allan Poe with six faithful adaptations of some of his most haunting works. From old favorites such as The Cask of Amontilladoand The Tell-Tale Heart to lesser known gems like The Oblong Boxand The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether, this collection of short plays represents Poe at his most horrifying. To purchase this book of 6 plays, click "Add to Shopping Cart" above. To perform an individual play, click on its title below: | |||||
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Fall of the House of Usher, The | ||
| 1st Produced: | Universal Academy Of Florida (Tampa, FL, United States) | 2009 | ||||
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| 1st Published: | Playscripts, Inc - New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #81582 | |||
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Genre: | 12-17 min Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 3 | Female | 1 | ||
Parts other: | 3 males, 1 female | |||||
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Synopsis: | Madeline -- Roderick Usher's only living relative -- is buried in the family vault after her sudden death. Are the scratching sounds that ensue the result of premature burial, or Roderick's growing insanity? (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.) | |||||
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Oblong Box, The | ||
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| 1st Published: | Playscripts, Inc - New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #81584 | |||
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Genre: | 12-17 min Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 6 | Female | 3 | ||
Parts other: | 6 males, 3 females, 2 either (9-11 actors possible: 6-8 males, 3-5 females) | |||||
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Synopsis: | While traveling on the SS Independence, Renelle runs into an old friend from college. However, Renelle is surprised to find that Cornelius has not only gone through a change in personality, but is also transporting a very large piece of cargo. Renelle suspects a famous painting, but could the box's contents be something darker? (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.) | |||||
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Purloined Letter, The | ||
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| 1st Published: | Playscripts, Inc - New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #81581 | |||
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Genre: | 10-15 min Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 5 | Female | 1 | ||
Parts other: | 5 males, 1 female, 3 either (9 actors possible: 5-8 males, 1-4 females) | |||||
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Synopsis: | When a possibly scandalous letter is stolen from the Queen, the police suspect the Prime Minister to be the culprit. However, when searches of his house fail to produce any evidence, it is up to Detective Dupin -- the Sherlock Holmes of his day -- to save the reputation of the Queen. (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.) | |||||
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System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether, The | ||
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| 1st Published: | Playscripts, Inc - New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #81583 | |||
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Genre: | 15-20 min Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 17 | Female | 4 | ||
Parts other: | 17 males, 4 females (12-21 actors possible: 8-17 males, exactly 4 females) | |||||
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Synopsis: | During his vacation in France, Lemonde decides to visit a lunatic asylum known for its unique practices. However, Lemonde soon finds that its famous "System of Soothing," which allows lunatics to walk outside their cells, makes it difficult to distinguish the keepers from the inmates. (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.) | |||||
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Tell-Tale Heart, The | ||
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| 1st Published: | Playscripts, Inc - New York | ISBN/ASIN: | - | |||
| Music: | - | doollee no | #81585 | |||
To Buy This Play: | If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click from the Publisher, otherwise (below) are AbeBooks for secondhand, signed & 1st eds and other Booksellers for new copies | |||||
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Genre: | 7-12 min Play/Drama | |||||
| Parts: | Male | 2 | Female | - | ||
Parts other: | 2 males, 3 either (5 actors possible: 2-5 males, 0-3 females) | |||||
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Synopsis: | Turned mad by the sight of his neighbor's eye, Burke kills the old man and cautiously hides the body. However, despite his cleverness, will Burke be able to escape his own insanity? (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.) | |||||
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