Moon in a Barrel

by Rand Higbee

Hermann has captured the Moon in a barrel. He and his wife scheme how to make money by showing the Moon off. As they scheme, however, nosy neighbor Schmidt comes along threatening to expose the entire plot.

Hermann has captured the Moon in a barrel. He and his wife scheme how to make money by showing the Moon off. As they scheme, however, nosy neighbor Schmidt comes along threatening to expose the entire plot.

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Moon in a Barrel

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  • Nora Louise Syran: Moon in a Barrel by Rand Higbee
    “

    Such a fun, physical play with plenty of room for the three actors to have a ball! Bravo.

    Such a fun, physical play with plenty of room for the three actors to have a ball! Bravo.

    ”
  • Charles Scott Jones: Moon in a Barrel by Rand Higbee
    “

    Some things never get old - like the moon - or the way Rand Higbee teases out the premise for MOON IN A BARREL. This comic triumph of wit and physical humor serves as inspiration - for the entertainer in me - to write plays for a wide age-range with terrific humor accessible to all. I’ve read it laughing and picturing a whole auditorium breaking up. Excellent.

    Some things never get old - like the moon - or the way Rand Higbee teases out the premise for MOON IN A BARREL. This comic triumph of wit and physical humor serves as inspiration - for the entertainer in me - to write plays for a wide age-range with terrific humor accessible to all. I’ve read it laughing and picturing a whole auditorium breaking up. Excellent.

    ”
  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: Moon in a Barrel by Rand Higbee
    “

    What a fun short this is! There's humor in the language and the situation, but there's a lot of opportunity for physical comedy as well, which isn't often the case in plays I read. This play is a real gift for a trio of comedic actors!

    What a fun short this is! There's humor in the language and the situation, but there's a lot of opportunity for physical comedy as well, which isn't often the case in plays I read. This play is a real gift for a trio of comedic actors!

    ”
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Character Information

  • Faye
    30s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Hermann
    Faye's husband
    30s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Schmidt
    Hermann and Faye's neighbor
    30s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, Midwest Dramatists Conference (Olathe, Kansas), 2017
  • Reading, Last Frontier Theatre Conference (Valdez, Alaska), 2014

Production History

  • Professional, The Pulp Stage in Portland, Oregon, 2018
  • Community Theater, Kauai Shorts Ten Minute Play Festival (Lihue, Hawaii, voted audience favorite), 2015