The art heist of the century — or at least the week — has just been committed at the New Coleville Museum of Art. Can an aspiring docent crack the case?
Draft updated 2025-07-16.
* Written for Playwrights Thriving and for Facing February, Prompt 19: Write a film noir play.
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The art heist of the century — or at least the week — has just been committed at the New Coleville Museum of Art. Can an aspiring docent crack the case?
Draft updated 2025-07-16.
* Written for Playwrights Thriving and for Facing February, Prompt 19: Write a film noir play.
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Jennifer O'Grady:
37 ORIGAMI BEES
by Adam Richter
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I love the absurdist humor of this short play with a mystery and character-interrupted songs packed in. Richter's play made me laugh out loud (and who doesn't need to laugh right now?). So much fun!
I love the absurdist humor of this short play with a mystery and character-interrupted songs packed in. Richter's play made me laugh out loud (and who doesn't need to laugh right now?). So much fun!
”
Nora Louise Syran:
37 ORIGAMI BEES
by Adam Richter
“
A fun short with a silly singing janitor who while, Monty-Python-like he keeps getting cut off, has been paying attention--well, sort of! Need a laugh? Stage this one.
A fun short with a silly singing janitor who while, Monty-Python-like he keeps getting cut off, has been paying attention--well, sort of! Need a laugh? Stage this one.
”
Miranda Jonté:
37 ORIGAMI BEES
by Adam Richter
“
Absolutely ridiculous in the way that delightfully zany capers are. Quick and clever, a bit of 'who's on first,' energy with thoroughly likable characters. And the running joke on society is delicious.
Absolutely ridiculous in the way that delightfully zany capers are. Quick and clever, a bit of 'who's on first,' energy with thoroughly likable characters. And the running joke on society is delicious.
