The Royal Flush by Kate Jaimet

When their father dies of a heart attack in the Lucky Beaver Casino, estranged sisters Tassie and Melanie inherit the cabin in the woods where he may — or may not — have stashed a fortune in poker winnings. Trapped in the cabin by a blinding snowstorm, the sisters contend with the sudden appearance of a casino stripper, an old boyfriend, and a long-lost diary in a darkly comic plot that veers through a...
When their father dies of a heart attack in the Lucky Beaver Casino, estranged sisters Tassie and Melanie inherit the cabin in the woods where he may — or may not — have stashed a fortune in poker winnings. Trapped in the cabin by a blinding snowstorm, the sisters contend with the sudden appearance of a casino stripper, an old boyfriend, and a long-lost diary in a darkly comic plot that veers through a dizzying maze of love, greed, and family.
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The Royal Flush

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  • Katrina Shoemaker:
    29 Jun. 2022
    “ Our group really enjoyed this play, from the title to the twist at the end. The characters were good and clearly drawn. The growth and development of the relationship between the sisters was especially believable and strong. ”

Melanie - The devoted daughter of a ne'er-do-well dad. Mid-40s
Pete - Melanie's husband and a shift manager at the Lucky Beaver Casino. Mid-40s.
Tassie - Melanie's rebellious younger sister. Early 40s.
Dean - Tassie's old flame. A divorced handyman with no kids. Early 40s.
Snowflake - A stripper at the Lucky Beaver Casino. In her 30s but trying to look younger.
All parts may be played by actors of any ethnicity.

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    OTLBC
    ,
    2018

Production History

  • Fringe
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    Wild Hart Productions
    ,
    2019
  • Community Theater
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    OTLBC
    ,
    2018