Riddles

by Ross Tedford Kendall

SHORT PLAY Two men and two women find themselves chained together in an insidious trap, where they have to answer riddles in order to work their way to freedom. However, they find that one of the riddles reveals who they are: a thief, a fraud, an adulterer, and a murderer.

SHORT PLAY Two men and two women find themselves chained together in an insidious trap, where they have to answer riddles in order to work their way to freedom. However, they find that one of the riddles reveals who they are: a thief, a fraud, an adulterer, and a murderer.

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Riddles

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  • Emma Wood: Riddles by Ross Tedford Kendall
    “

    So much to enjoy here. The tension, the pace and the increasingly frantic finger pointing between strangers in a high stakes situation. And in addition to all that, the fun of listening to well crafted riddles! This tight, tense but entertaining piece would be a surefire hit at short play festivals.

    So much to enjoy here. The tension, the pace and the increasingly frantic finger pointing between strangers in a high stakes situation. And in addition to all that, the fun of listening to well crafted riddles! This tight, tense but entertaining piece would be a surefire hit at short play festivals.

    ”
  • Michele Clarke: Riddles by Ross Tedford Kendall
    “

    Fifteen minutes of fast-paced fun. A very clever four-hander that will have you straining to remember your childhood riddles. Lots of places for directors and actors to play. Favorite line: "Oh, boy."

    Fifteen minutes of fast-paced fun. A very clever four-hander that will have you straining to remember your childhood riddles. Lots of places for directors and actors to play. Favorite line: "Oh, boy."

    ”
  • Christopher Soucy: Riddles by Ross Tedford Kendall
    “

    Brilliant short thriller. This piece ratchets up the tension and intrigue with every passing minute. A clever play with twists and turns aplenty.

    Brilliant short thriller. This piece ratchets up the tension and intrigue with every passing minute. A clever play with twists and turns aplenty.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Bradley
    20s-30s
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Andrea
    20s-30s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Joshua
    20s-30s
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Jane Doe (Noelle)
    20s-30s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Avenue Arts - Underground, 2021

Production History

Awards

  • Pick of the Vine
    Little Fish Theatre
    Semi-Finalist
    2020