Crossed Wires

Crossed Wires or Observations at the Forefront of the Communications Revolution, or a Butterfly in Asia by Jesse Kellerman

(3)
Productions (14)
Comedy
|
10 - 12 minutes
1 W, 3 M, 
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: The right half of the stage is a living room. The left half of the stage is a very white room, empty except for a single wooden post with a large switch that can go up or down.

An elderly man just wants a glass of club soda. Why do his lights keep turning on and off? Why is his wife suddenly speaking Italian? Why is HE suddenly speaking Italian? This play--about the unexpected results of an experiment gone awry--is a rapid-fire and hilarious comment on the scientific method. (Really, it is.) Read More

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Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $40
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called 3m1w.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $40. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

An elderly man just wants a glass of club soda. Why do his lights keep turning on and off? Why is his wife suddenly speaking Italian? Why is HE suddenly speaking Italian? This play--about the unexpected results of an experiment gone awry--is a rapid-fire and hilarious comment on the scientific method. (Really, it is.)

(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play 3m1w.)

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 10 - 12 minutes
  • 1 W, 3 M, 
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: The right half of the stage is a living room. The left half of the stage is a very white room, empty except for a single wooden post with a large switch that can go up or down.

Production History

JAN 24, 2020 - JAN 25, 2020
Indian Prairie School District 204
Naperville,, IL United States
Indian Prairie School District 204Naperville,, IL United States
APR 23, 2017 - APR 23, 2017
Victoria School Of The Arts
Edmonton, AB Canada
Victoria School Of The ArtsEdmonton, AB Canada
APR 26, 2016 - APR 26, 2016
Westlake High School
Austin, TX United States
Westlake High SchoolAustin, TX United States
MAY 16, 2014 - MAY 16, 2014
Centaurus High School
Lafayette, CO United States
Centaurus High SchoolLafayette, CO United States
FEB 07, 2013 - FEB 09, 2013
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA United States
Manchester High SchoolMidlothian, VA United States
NOV 07, 2012 - NOV 07, 2012
Fresno Christian Schools
Fresno, CA United States
Fresno Christian SchoolsFresno, CA United States
MAY 15, 2009 - MAY 16, 2009
Central High School Drama
Woodstock, VA United States
Central High School DramaWoodstock, VA United States
APR 16, 2009 - APR 17, 2009
Parkway South High School
Manchester, MO United States
Parkway South High SchoolManchester, MO United States
MAY 18, 2007 - MAY 18, 2007
Centaurus High School Auditorium
Lafayette, CO United States
Centaurus High School AuditoriumLafayette, CO United States
MAY 04, 2007 - MAY 04, 2007
Crown Point High School
Crown Point, IN United States
Crown Point High SchoolCrown Point, IN United States
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No upcoming productions.
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Awards (3)

Showstoppers (2001)

Critic's Choice, The Scotmsan (2001)

Pick of the Fringe (2001)

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