The Oblong Box

The Oblong Box adapted by Robert Mason

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Productions (1)
Drama
|
12 - 17 minutes
3 W, 6 M, 2 Any (9-11 actors possible: 3-5 W, 6-8 M)
Set: The deck of a ship.

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? Read More

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

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.)

  • Drama
  • |
  • 12 - 17 minutes
  • 3 W, 6 M, 2 Any (9-11 actors possible: 3-5 W, 6-8 M)
  • Set: The deck of a ship.

Production History

OCT 31, 2012 - OCT 31, 2012
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC United States
Trident Technical College Charleston, SC United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

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