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.

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: The Grand Experiment (radio play) by Kris Thompson
    “

    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.

    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

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

Development History

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

Production History

  • Community Theater, Cone Man Running Productions, 2020
  • Professional, 2023
  • Professional, 2023
  • Community Theater, 5 & Dime Theatre Company, 2023