The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County adapted by Joseph McDonough

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Productions (56)
Comedy
|
30 - 45 minutes
1 W, 2 M, 1 Any (4-20 actors possible: 1-15 W, 2-15 M)
Set: A hitching post.

This rambunctious adaptation of Mark Twain's classic short story tells the tale of schemer and braggart Jim Smiley, who decides to make his fortune by entering his frog in the first annual Calaveras County Frog Jumping Contest. Smiley has certainly had his share of good luck, but the people of Calaveras County are getting a bit tired of being duped by Jim, and they may just have a scheme of their own...

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Play Details

This rambunctious adaptation of Mark Twain's classic short story tells the tale of schemer and braggart Jim Smiley, who decides to make his fortune by entering his frog in the first annual Calaveras County Frog Jumping Contest. Smiley has certainly had his share of good luck, but the people of Calaveras County are getting a bit tired of being duped by Jim, and they may just have a scheme of their own...

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 30 - 45 minutes
  • 1 W, 2 M, 1 Any (4-20 actors possible: 1-15 W, 2-15 M)
  • Set: A hitching post.

Production History

MAY 20, 2024 - MAY 29, 2024
Uwharrie Charter High School
Asheboro, NC United States
Uwharrie Charter High SchoolAsheboro, NC United States
AUG 01, 2023 - AUG 04, 2023
Young Peoples Theatre
Aberdeen, SD United States
Young Peoples TheatreAberdeen, SD United States
JUL 06, 2023 - JUL 06, 2023
Foley Public Library
Foley, AL United States
Foley Public LibraryFoley, AL United States
MAR 12, 2023 - MAR 14, 2023
Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise, ID United States
Boise Contemporary TheaterBoise, ID United States
JUL 18, 2022 - JUL 21, 2022
Lee Street theatre
Salisbury, NC United States
Lee Street theatreSalisbury, NC United States
DEC 11, 2021 - DEC 12, 2021
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO United States
Culver-Stockton CollegeCanton, MO United States
NOV 01, 2021 - NOV 04, 2021
Harvey Public Schools
Harvey, ND United States
Harvey Public SchoolsHarvey, ND United States
MAY 08, 2021 - MAY 08, 2021
Page High School
Franklin, TN United States
Page High SchoolFranklin, TN United States
APR 01, 2020 - APR 01, 2020
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden-Wyoming, DE United States
Caesar Rodney High SchoolCamden-Wyoming, DE United States
DEC 06, 2019 - MAY 01, 2020
Academy for the Fine Arts, Acting Focus
Frederick, MD United States
Academy for the Fine Arts, Acting FocusFrederick, MD United States
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No upcoming productions.
MAR 12, 2023 - MAR 14, 2023
Boise Contemporary Theater
Boise, ID United States
Boise Contemporary TheaterBoise, ID United States
OCT 04, 2014 - OCT 04, 2014
Theatre-Hikes
Lenexa, KS United States
Theatre-HikesLenexa, KS United States
NOV 30, 2013 - DEC 07, 2013
Maples Repertory Theatre
Macon, MO United States
Maples Repertory TheatreMacon, MO United States
AUG 31, 2013 - SEP 29, 2013
Theatre-Hikes
Lisle, IL United States
Theatre-HikesLisle, IL United States
JUL 20, 2012 - JUL 21, 2012
Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, CT United States
Mystic Seaport MuseumMystic, CT United States

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