Midnight at Pricklemore Mansion

by Uma Incrocci

A sex farce set in a haunted house— think Scooby Doo meets Three’s Company. A group of volunteers for a ragtag historical society try to keep their beloved museum in a crumbling Victorian mansion afloat by hosting their first paranormal investigation on Halloween, unaware that a group of swingers plan a sex party on the same night. Misunderstandings, hijinks, and surprising new desires ensue in this joyful, sex...

A sex farce set in a haunted house— think Scooby Doo meets Three’s Company. A group of volunteers for a ragtag historical society try to keep their beloved museum in a crumbling Victorian mansion afloat by hosting their first paranormal investigation on Halloween, unaware that a group of swingers plan a sex party on the same night. Misunderstandings, hijinks, and surprising new desires ensue in this joyful, sex-positive, door-slamming Halloween romp.

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Midnight at Pricklemore Mansion

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  • Ginna Hoben: Midnight at Pricklemore Mansion by Uma Incrocci
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    "Pricklemore" is such a good idea for a comedy. The script is clever and fast-paced and includes (unexpected) creative visual humor that makes the play highly attractive to designers. Similarly, each character is fresh, funny, and original; actors will have a ball. Funny on the page, HILARIOUS out loud. I was at a reading, and the laughter was nonstop.

    "Pricklemore" is such a good idea for a comedy. The script is clever and fast-paced and includes (unexpected) creative visual humor that makes the play highly attractive to designers. Similarly, each character is fresh, funny, and original; actors will have a ball. Funny on the page, HILARIOUS out loud. I was at a reading, and the laughter was nonstop.

    ”

Character Information

Six actors play 11 roles; the play is written for doubling but could be done with more actors.
  • CHRIS
    earnest, logical, equal parts handsome and nerdy
    30s/40s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • GEMMA
    Australian or New Zealand accent, Chris' enthusiastic girlfriend
    30s/40s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • TRANSIT MIKE
    working class Jersey (don't go full Sopranos with the accent though)
    30s/40s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • MERCY
    alternative cool girl vibes, but a history nerd at heart
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • HARVILLE
    Uptight, the President of the Historical Society
    30s/40s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • JENNY S
    down for a good time
    30s/40s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Alchemical Studios, 2024

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