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The House on the Cliff
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 4f, 2m
George Batson
The House on the Cliff is rumored to be the last stop of the Civil War Underground Railroad and overlooks one of the Great Lakes. Years ago, an excursion boat sank in a storm and it's said the lake is haunted. The play begins with a sudden, violent murder and ends with a chilling, surprising climax.
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Cast Size
4f, 2m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Subgenre
Mystery/Thriller -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
The eponymous house is a
rambling old structure of ancient vintage overlooking the English Channel.
Years ago a yacht heading for the South of
France sank in a storm and everyone on board perished. Sometimes at night, they
say, you can hear them screaming for help, crying out against the storm.
The house’s occupants include Ellen Clayton, a
lovely young heiress who is confined to a wheelchair, Karen Lloyd, her coolly
beautiful stepmother and Jenny, the austere housekeeper.
Ellen is looked after by Dr Lane who leaves
suddenly to attend a conference overseas. Nurse Pepper arrives, a cheerful,
curious person intent on putting things in order. And there’s the substitute
doctor, Corey Philips, who believes Ellen can walk again and soon.
It all begins with a sudden, violent murder and
ends with a chilling, surprising climax.
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration 90 minutes
Music
- Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
- Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
- Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.