The Alchemist's Gambit

by Sam Heyman

TEN MINUTE: After a chance run-in with Dr. Hasenpfeffer during his travels, a wayward divorcee finds himself on the chopping block. The Traveler's only chances of survival lie in currying favor with this seemingly amoral scientist. Will this 'alchemist's gambit' pay off? Or will this traveler's life be cut tragically short?

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TEN MINUTE: After a chance run-in with Dr. Hasenpfeffer during his travels, a wayward divorcee finds himself on the chopping block. The Traveler's only chances of survival lie in currying favor with this seemingly amoral scientist. Will this 'alchemist's gambit' pay off? Or will this traveler's life be cut tragically short?

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  • Hannah Lee DeFrates: The Alchemist's Gambit by Sam Heyman
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    Save the endangered alchemists!
    With it's cartoon-like mad scientist and his subject- a man who'd prefer not to have his brain picked, this Frankensteiny farce is perfect for a dark and stormy night.

    Save the endangered alchemists!
    With it's cartoon-like mad scientist and his subject- a man who'd prefer not to have his brain picked, this Frankensteiny farce is perfect for a dark and stormy night.

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  • Brenton Kniess: The Alchemist's Gambit by Sam Heyman
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    Heyman writes a fun and fresh take on this laugh-out-loud farce. I really liked the world-building and how these characters were woven into the story and the world itself. This short play would be an excellent opportunity for actors, directors, and designers to take Heyman's work and embark on a hilarious journey for audiences to savor!

    Heyman writes a fun and fresh take on this laugh-out-loud farce. I really liked the world-building and how these characters were woven into the story and the world itself. This short play would be an excellent opportunity for actors, directors, and designers to take Heyman's work and embark on a hilarious journey for audiences to savor!

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  • Daniel Prillaman: The Alchemist's Gambit by Sam Heyman
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    Look, vaguely European mad scientists are just misunderstood, okay? They have a lot of feelings.

    Heyman sends up the mad doctor trope with hilarity and whimsy, pitting the former against an alchemist with wit aplomb. This world would be so much fun for actors, designers, and audiences alike, and would truly be a delightful addition to any short play festival. A fantastic exchange of words (and captivity?) that's worth your attention.

    Look, vaguely European mad scientists are just misunderstood, okay? They have a lot of feelings.

    Heyman sends up the mad doctor trope with hilarity and whimsy, pitting the former against an alchemist with wit aplomb. This world would be so much fun for actors, designers, and audiences alike, and would truly be a delightful addition to any short play festival. A fantastic exchange of words (and captivity?) that's worth your attention.

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