The Candlestick

by Paris Herbert-Taylor

After a dinner party ends in tragedy, a candlestick finds itself in the hot seat, recounting the stormy night’s events to two persistent detectives.

After a dinner party ends in tragedy, a candlestick finds itself in the hot seat, recounting the stormy night’s events to two persistent detectives.

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The Candlestick

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  • Arthur M Jolly: The Candlestick by Paris Herbert-Taylor
    “

    A brilliantly clever monologue, with a twist ending I never saw coming. Herbert-Taylor not only animates the candlestick used in a murder, she gives this inanimate object depth, nuance and style - not to mention means, motive and opportunity!

    A brilliantly clever monologue, with a twist ending I never saw coming. Herbert-Taylor not only animates the candlestick used in a murder, she gives this inanimate object depth, nuance and style - not to mention means, motive and opportunity!

    ”

Character Information

The character is a candlestick - can be any gender!
  • The Candlestick
    A bitter candlestick embroiled in a murder case as the weapon.
    18+
    Any
    Agender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Production History

  • Workshop, Playground LA, 2025