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Comedy Characters: 2 men playing various roles Simple sets This definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas, recently revived Off-Broadway to raves, is a quick change marathon in which two actors play all the roles. A sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess brought to life when her tomb is opened make this a comedy that has everything. Far and away the funniest two hours on a New York stage...What more meaningful gift could Ludlam bequeath [audiences] than to leave them eternally laughing. -The New York Times A really good laugh ...The story has to be seen to be believed. -The New York Post Lunatic fun that keeps you in stitches. -The New York Daily News A true vaudeville tour de farce...It's wonderful. -Time A hearty mixture of thrills, laughter and extravagant showmanship. -The Village Voice

The Mystery of Irma Vep A Penny Dreadful

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      Publisher: Samuel French Inc
      Publication Date: 12/8/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780573640469, 978-0573640469
      ISBN10: 0573640467

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      Book Synopsis
      Comedy Characters: 2 men playing various roles Simple sets This definitive spoof of Gothic melodramas, recently revived Off-Broadway to raves, is a quick change marathon in which two actors play all the roles. A sympathetic werewolf, a vampire and an Egyptian princess brought to life when her tomb is opened make this a comedy that has everything. Far and away the funniest two hours on a New York stage...What more meaningful gift could Ludlam bequeath [audiences] than to leave them eternally laughing. -The New York Times A really good laugh ...The story has to be seen to be believed. -The New York Post Lunatic fun that keeps you in stitches. -The New York Daily News A true vaudeville tour de farce...It's wonderful. -Time A hearty mixture of thrills, laughter and extravagant showmanship. -The Village Voice

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