HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL

by Michael Susko

An eccentric billionaire and his wife invites five strangers to a haunted house.  He offers them one million dollars each if they're brave enough to spend the night.  What begins as a fun "fright night" party quickly turns into a night of terror when the doors are locked and there is no escape.  Is the house really haunted or are there other more sinister things going on?  Based on the 1959 William Castle with a...

An eccentric billionaire and his wife invites five strangers to a haunted house.  He offers them one million dollars each if they're brave enough to spend the night.  What begins as a fun "fright night" party quickly turns into a night of terror when the doors are locked and there is no escape.  Is the house really haunted or are there other more sinister things going on?  Based on the 1959 William Castle with a screenplay by Robb White, Michael Susko has adapted this cult film into a contemporary suspense filled play with enough twists and turns to excite every audience.

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HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN (In Order of Appearance)

FREDERICK: Male (40-50’s). A self-made billionaire.
A distinguished member of the 1%. Husband of Annabelle. Charming yet controlling. He enjoys the game. Host of the party.

ANNABELLE: Female (40’s) Vain and beautiful in a Real Housewives kind of way. Wife of Frederick. Manipulative. Hostess of the party.

MAYA: Female (early 20’s). Confident as only a younger person can be. Living at home taking care of sick mother, while working a minimum wage job.

LANCE: Male (20’s). Former college football player. Doesn’t take it all too seriously. Likes to have a good time.

LIZ: Female (30’s). A Journalist looking for a story that can put her on the map. She’s been around the block. Drinks to take the edge off.

DR. TRENT: (40’s). Handsome parapsychologist. Not afraid to take control in a situation and does.

MISS WATSON: (60’s, 70’s). Eccentric spinster. The house has been in her family for over a century.

GIRL: (any age). A shape that may or may not inhabit the house.

Production History

  • Professional, Kismet Performing Artists' Theater, 2023