The Grand Experiment (radio play) by Kris Thompson

Marge just lost her husband. She should be grieving…or should she? Time to jump-start a new life after years of making do in a loveless marriage.
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The Grand Experiment (radio play)

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  • Bonnie Agan:
    18 Mar. 2024
    “ We used this play in The Radio Theatre Project for the March '23 show, and it was a great hit with our actors and audience. So much fun to do! The recording will be one of our submissions to the Atlanta Fringe Festival this year. ”

Character Information

  • Uncle Harold
    50-65,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Brother of recently deceased Edward
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Rose
    50-65,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Long time neighbor of Marge
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Minister
    Any,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Townson Family’s Church Minister, dramatic
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Marge
    50-65,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Widow of recently deceased Edward
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Cassie
    30s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Adult daughter of recently deceased Edward
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Andrew
    30s,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Estranged, adult son of recently deceased Edward
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Development History

  • Commission
    ,
    Cone Man Running Productions - War of the Words
    ,
    2020

Production History