A squirt gun would never be mistaken for a real gun, right? Dive into the thought-provoking world of Water. Gun. Argument and challenge what we choose to believe. A thought provoking and powerful piece in a docu-theatre style.
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Dead Men Don't Carry Handbags
Real life and fiction collide as radio show detective Steve Powell finds himself in the middle of a hot handbag case in cold blood. Will his fake detective skills win the day?
- About 25 minutes
- 9 M + 5 F, Doubling Possible
- Simple set
- Recommended for High Schools & Middle Schools
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- Professionally printed and bound book.
- Comes in the mail.
- Shipping fees apply.
- Lost scripts must be replaced by ordering a new copy from Theatrefolk.
- Physical scripts can be reused for future productions.
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Ordering for Production, Digital Scripts
Production = Scripts + Royalties
The two main things you need to perform a play are Scripts and Royalties
Digital Scripts
- Order the Script Distribution License. No need to purchase a seperate physical book or PDF, the Script Distribution License gives you everything you need to print and copy the script.
- Comes as a printable PDF file that you print and copy yourself. If you lose your PDF file we’ll replace it for free.
- Licensed to copy for your director, cast, design team, stage management, judge/adjudicator. Some restrictions apply. Please ask us if you intend to make copies for any other use.
- Can only be ordered in conjunction with performance rights.
Royalties
- Order one royalty for each performance being given. e.g. 3 performances = 3 royalty fees.
- Royalties apply to all performances, whether or not admission is charged.
- Listed rates apply to non-professional productions. Contact us for professional performance information.
Videorecording License (Optional)
- Available with all of our titles.
- Allows you to make a non-commercial videorecording of your production for your personal or archival use, subject certain terms and conditions.
- Download a sample videorecording license.
- Videorecording Licenses can only be ordered in conjunction with performance rights.
Classroom Use (no performance or audience)
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Classroom Use, Physical Scripts
- Order one script for each person who needs one. Copying scripts is not permitted.
- Professionally printed and bound book.
- Comes in the mail.
- Shipping fees apply.
- Yours to keep forever. You do not have to return it.
- Does not include performance rights or permission to copy or distribute.
Classroom Use, Digital Scripts
- Order the Script Distribution License for Classroom Use option. No need to purchase a seperate physical book or PDF, the Script Distribution License for Classroom use gives you everything you need to print and copy the script.
- Comes as a printable PDF file licensed to copy for your students.
- Delivered online instantly. No delivery charges.
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