These are stage adaptations of classic works by Mark Twain that can be performed together as a full-length anthology or individually or in any combination. Individual plays have had staged readings or productions in eight U. S. states and Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, China, and France (in French translation). Five of the plays run 10-12 minutes each and are based on these originals: "The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm," "Buck Fanshaw's Funeral," "Cannibalism in the Cars," "Meisterschaft," and "What Is Man?" A sixth play, "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg," runs about 50 minutes. It is described separately on this page under its title. The six plays show a range of Twain's work from his boisterous Nevada days through his Hartford domestic period to the more explicit gloom of his later years. Most are close adaptations, while a few are more free. All adhere to the story line, character development, and theme of the originals. The cast sizes range from 2 to 12. An hour-long show can be had from the five short plays or from "Hadleyburg" alone. If combined, the works constitute a full-length evening. This was the program for the delightful Nov. 30, 2016, staged reading at the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford under the direction of Chris Bushey. (Cast photo above.) Most of the plays are for the age range 15 and up, though a few, like "The Burglar Alarm," work well with elementary school students. The plays can be previewed and downloaded at Drama Notebook. More info is at davidcarkeet.com. Contact: [email protected]