A Curtain Call to Arms, or, The Final Bow

A Curtain Call to Arms, or, The Final Bow by Matt Casarino

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Productions (69)
Dark comedy
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20 - 30 minutes
6 W, 6 M, 4 Any (9-16 actors possible: 4-10 W, 4-11 M)
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: Enough room for a large cast to perform in front of a closed curtain

The play is over, and the cast would like to take their bows. Unfortunately, a crazed unseen chorus member with a gun is making things difficult. Realizing that the show ain't over 'til the cast takes their curtain call, the actors try several methods to subdue the chorus member, all with disastrous results. Finally, inspiration strikes the leads, as they realize that there are people among them willing to pay the ultimate price for a moment of glory...

Pricing Information

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Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

The play is over, and the cast would like to take their bows. Unfortunately, a crazed unseen chorus member with a gun is making things difficult. Realizing that the show ain't over 'til the cast takes their curtain call, the actors try several methods to subdue the chorus member, all with disastrous results. Finally, inspiration strikes the leads, as they realize that there are people among them willing to pay the ultimate price for a moment of glory...

  • Dark comedy
  • |
  • 20 - 30 minutes
  • 6 W, 6 M, 4 Any (9-16 actors possible: 4-10 W, 4-11 M)
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: Enough room for a large cast to perform in front of a closed curtain

Production History

AUG 15, 2024 - AUG 15, 2024
www.christscollege.com
Christchurch, New Zealand
www.christscollege.comChristchurch, New Zealand
SEP 10, 2022 - SEP 10, 2022
Frederick High School
Frederick, CO United States
Frederick High SchoolFrederick, CO United States
MAR 09, 2019 - MAR 10, 2019
Centreville High School
Clifton, VA United States
Centreville High SchoolClifton, VA United States
NOV 03, 2017 - NOV 03, 2017
Seminole Ridge High School
Loxahatchee, FL United States
Seminole Ridge High SchoolLoxahatchee, FL United States
FEB 05, 2016 - FEB 05, 2016
N/A
Utica, MI United States
N/AUtica, MI United States
MAY 01, 2015 - MAY 01, 2015
Lakota West High School
West Chester, OH United States
Lakota West High SchoolWest Chester, OH United States
MAR 03, 2014 - MAR 03, 2014
SAP Canada Inc
Vancouver, BC Canada
SAP Canada IncVancouver, BC Canada
FEB 01, 2014 - FEB 28, 2014
Monticello Senior High School
Monticello, MN United States
Monticello Senior High SchoolMonticello, MN United States
MAR 19, 2013 - MAR 19, 2013
Avon Middle High School
Avon, MA United States
Avon Middle High SchoolAvon, MA United States
JUN 09, 2012 - JUN 09, 2012
Longmont Theatre Company
Longmont, CO United States
Longmont Theatre CompanyLongmont, CO United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (2)

Winner, Five & Dime Playwriting Contest, 2003

2nd place winner, Sonoma County Rep New Writers contest, 2003