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.)

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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 School Southern Pines, NC United States
MAR 18, 2022 - MAR 26, 2022
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, WA United States
 Deer Park High School Deer Park, WA United States
MAY 11, 2017 - MAY 11, 2017
Westlake High
Westlake Village, CA United States
 Westlake High Westlake Village, CA United States
DEC 13, 2016 - DEC 22, 2016
Mayfield High School Theatre
Las Cruces, NM United States
 Mayfield High School Theatre Las Cruces, NM United States
DEC 15, 2015 - DEC 15, 2015
North Cobb High School
Kennesaw, GA United States
 North Cobb High School Kennesaw, GA United States
DEC 08, 2014 - DEC 08, 2014
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC United States
 Pinecrest High School Southern Pines, NC United States
JAN 12, 2012 - JAN 12, 2012
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy
Northwood, NH United States
 Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Northwood, NH United States
MAY 03, 2011 - MAY 03, 2011
Robert E. Lee Auditorium
Southern Pines, NC United States
 Robert E. Lee Auditorium Southern Pines, NC United States
MAR 25, 2011 - MAR 26, 2011
Pomperaug High School
Southbury, CT United States
 Pomperaug High School Southbury, CT United States
NOV 22, 2010 - NOV 22, 2010
Watauga High School
Boone, NC United States
 Watauga High School Boone, NC United States
MAY 20, 2010 - MAY 20, 2010
Oak Mountain High School
Birmingham, AL United States
 Oak Mountain High School Birmingham, AL United States
JAN 22, 2010 - JAN 29, 2010
Fosston High School
Fosston, MN United States
 Fosston High School Fosston, MN United States
DEC 10, 2009 - DEC 10, 2009
Union Pines High School
Cameron, NC United States
 Union Pines High School Cameron, NC United States
JUN 07, 2009 - JUN 07, 2009
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC United States
 Pinecrest High School Southern Pines, NC United States
APR 16, 2009 - MAY 09, 2009
Edwin Parr Composite School
Athabasca, AB Canada
 Edwin Parr Composite School Athabasca, AB Canada
OCT 29, 2008 - OCT 29, 2008
Watauga High School
Boone, NC United States
 Watauga High School Boone, NC United States
OCT 22, 2008 - NOV 23, 2008
Chieftain Theatre
Bellevue, NE United States
 Chieftain Theatre Bellevue, NE United States
MAY 08, 2008 - MAY 08, 2008
Sanderson High School
Raleigh, NC United States
 Sanderson High School Raleigh, NC United States
JAN 12, 2008 - JAN 12, 2008
North Caroline High School Drama Club
Ridgely, MD United States
 North Caroline High School Drama Club Ridgely, MD United States
DEC 17, 2007 - DEC 17, 2007
Rio Rancho Drama Department
Rio Rancho, NM United States
 Rio Rancho Drama Department Rio Rancho, NM United States
NOV 13, 2007 - NOV 16, 2007
Burleson High School
Burleson, TX United States
 Burleson High School Burleson, TX United States
NOV 10, 2007 - NOV 17, 2007
North Cobb High School
Kennesaw, GA United States
 North Cobb High School Kennesaw, GA United States
OCT 25, 2007 - NOV 03, 2007
Lake Norman High School
Mooresville, NC United States
 Lake Norman High School Mooresville, NC United States
MAY 25, 2007 - MAY 25, 2007
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC United States
 Pinecrest High School Southern Pines, NC United States
APR 18, 2007 - APR 18, 2007
Citrus High School
Tampa, FL United States
 Citrus High School Tampa, FL United States
JAN 26, 2007 - JAN 26, 2007
Citrus High School
Inverness, FL United States
 Citrus High School Inverness, FL United States
FEB 16, 2006 - FEB 16, 2006
Hartford High School
Hartford, VT United States
 Hartford High School Hartford, VT United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Vermont Regional Champion (2006)

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