Corporeal Punishment

by Scott Sickles

[SHORT ONE-ACT HORROR]

Harvey shows up at an old, dark house to find Stefan in a panic next to a decapitated body holding its head in its lap. The body isn't the most unsettling thing in the room.

CW: implied violence and discussion of suicide

[SHORT ONE-ACT HORROR]

Harvey shows up at an old, dark house to find Stefan in a panic next to a decapitated body holding its head in its lap. The body isn't the most unsettling thing in the room.

CW: implied violence and discussion of suicide

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  • Alexa Schoffel: Corporeal Punishment

    This short play is as funny as it is dark! It's always interesting to see how the horror genre can come to life through theatre, and this play is a perfect exhibition of how seamlessly the two can work together. I adored these characters and thought the script was very well-written, great work!

    This short play is as funny as it is dark! It's always interesting to see how the horror genre can come to life through theatre, and this play is a perfect exhibition of how seamlessly the two can work together. I adored these characters and thought the script was very well-written, great work!

  • Christopher Soucy: Corporeal Punishment

    Classic twist And so much fun! Scott Sickles crafts a spooky tale of manipulation and revenge perfect for an evening of haunted delights!

    Classic twist And so much fun! Scott Sickles crafts a spooky tale of manipulation and revenge perfect for an evening of haunted delights!

  • John Medlin: Corporeal Punishment

    Horror and comedy have such a fun relationship. Scott walks the line between the two forms brilliantly in "Corporeal Punishment". The jokes are pitch-black but effective. The tension could be cut with a knife at parts. The twists and turns keep you on your toes throughout. I love a script that deals with the occult, and this one was highly enjoyable. Definitely check it out if you need a short play in your upcoming season!

    Horror and comedy have such a fun relationship. Scott walks the line between the two forms brilliantly in "Corporeal Punishment". The jokes are pitch-black but effective. The tension could be cut with a knife at parts. The twists and turns keep you on your toes throughout. I love a script that deals with the occult, and this one was highly enjoyable. Definitely check it out if you need a short play in your upcoming season!

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Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization The Pulp Stage, Year 2022
  • Type Reading, TOSOS, Year 2022