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Suite Surrender

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  5w, 4m

Michael McKeever

It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel – assistants, luggage and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance until they are somehow assigned to the same suite.

Suite Surrender

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce
  • Suggested Use
    • Competition or Audition Material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Suite Surrender

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Summary

It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel – assistants, luggage and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious love letter to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.

History

Suite Surrender had its world premiere at Caldwell Theatre Company in Boca Raton, FL on 13 January 2008.

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Performing Groups

BERNARD S. DUNLAP – General Manager of the Palm Beach Royale Hotel & Spa.
CLAUDIA MCFADDEN – America’s Beloved Matron of Song.
ATHENA SINCLAIR – A Great Star of Stage and Screen.
MURPHY STEVENS – Athena’s personal secretary.
MR. PIPPET – Claudia’s personal secretary.
DORA DEL RIO – A Gossip Columnist.
MRS. EVERETT P. OSGOOD – Society Matron and President of the Palm Beach Ladies for Unity.
FRANCIS –  Bellhop.
OTIS – Bellhop.

  • Time Period 1940s/WWII
  • Setting

    The Presidential Suite of the Palm Beach Royale Hotel in Palm Beach. May 1942.

  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

Media

“A rib-tickling good time.” – Palm Beach Post

“A fun fast-paced play, perfectly fitted with puns and punch lines. Thunderous applause.” – Badische Neueste Nachrichten

“A rib-tickling good time.” – Palm Beach Post

“Suite Surrender is pure enjoyment.” – Florida Media News

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  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Michael McKeever

Michael McKeever
With wit, insight and a healthy dose of his quirky sense of humor, Mr. McKeever continues to entertain audiences throughout America, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Russia. He has been honored with an NEA Residency Grant, and has been a three-time finalist for Humana Festival' ...
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