A Most Curious Phenomenon (one-act)

A Most Curious Phenomenon (one-act) by Alan Haehnel

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Productions (27)
Comedy
|
45 - 55 minutes
14 W, 7 M, 12 Any (10-46 actors possible: 7-26 W, 3-20 M)
Set: Platforms signifying a laboratory.

A scientific exploration is taking place into one of the greatest mysteries known to man (and woman) -- how could Sarah Hillsbury, one of the world's most educated teenagers, have become so stupid as to fall in love? Two scientists delve into this experiment, complete with various iterations of Sarah to comically uncover whether intelligence is powerful enough to make one invulnerable to love. What will be the final analysis? (A full-length version of this play is also available.)

Pricing Information

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Standard Edition $11.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

A scientific exploration is taking place into one of the greatest mysteries known to man (and woman) -- how could Sarah Hillsbury, one of the world's most educated teenagers, have become so stupid as to fall in love? Two scientists delve into this experiment, complete with various iterations of Sarah to comically uncover whether intelligence is powerful enough to make one invulnerable to love. What will be the final analysis? (A full-length version of this play is also available.)

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 45 - 55 minutes
  • 14 W, 7 M, 12 Any (10-46 actors possible: 7-26 W, 3-20 M)
  • Set: Platforms signifying a laboratory.

Production History

DEC 06, 2022 - DEC 06, 2022
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC United States
Pinecrest High SchoolSouthern Pines, NC United States
MAR 18, 2022 - MAR 26, 2022
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, WA United States
Deer Park High SchoolDeer Park, WA United States
MAY 11, 2017 - MAY 11, 2017
Westlake High
Westlake Village, CA United States
Westlake HighWestlake Village, CA United States
DEC 13, 2016 - DEC 22, 2016
Mayfield High School Theatre
Las Cruces, NM United States
Mayfield High School TheatreLas Cruces, NM United States
DEC 15, 2015 - DEC 15, 2015
North Cobb High School
Kennesaw, GA United States
North Cobb High SchoolKennesaw, GA United States
DEC 08, 2014 - DEC 08, 2014
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC United States
Pinecrest High SchoolSouthern Pines, NC United States
JAN 12, 2012 - JAN 12, 2012
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy
Northwood, NH United States
Coe-Brown Northwood AcademyNorthwood, NH United States
MAY 03, 2011 - MAY 03, 2011
Robert E. Lee Auditorium
Southern Pines, NC United States
Robert E. Lee AuditoriumSouthern Pines, NC United States
MAR 25, 2011 - MAR 26, 2011
Pomperaug High School
Southbury, CT United States
Pomperaug High SchoolSouthbury, CT United States
NOV 22, 2010 - NOV 22, 2010
Watauga High School
Boone, NC United States
Watauga High SchoolBoone, NC United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Vermont Regional Champion (2006)

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