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"Shorty's Ghost"


On the south shore of Lake Minnewaska off County Road 18 lies a murky swamp bordering the Breen property. In the 1970s, Charlotte "Shorty" Lysedale lived next to it in an aqua trailer home.
    In 1985, Shorty disappeared.
In 1988, Shorty became the first woman in Minnesota for whom a murder trial was held without a body.

Now, five teenagers out for a joyride will come face to face with an apparition from the past... and a vision for the future.

POPE FICTION episode two: Shorty's Ghost, received a Career Development Grant from the Lake Region Arts Council and references Christianity as a cultural influence. See story link for more details.

NOTES: Roles can be gender-switched if necessary. Play length is approximately 30 minutes.


Cast Requirements: 5 teenagers, 2 children, one adult.

Cost: The play is available as a package only. Performance rights are included in the package purchase price; no additional royalties are required. A package consists of 10 copies of the play. Once you have purchased a package, you may make your own additional copies as necessary. Perusal copies are not available. See links below for story summary, set requirements, and sample scenes.

Package (10 copies of play): $125.00 (includes book rate shipping. Add $10 for first class mail).

To order, send check or money order to:
Service Artists
1114 S. Lakeshore Drive
Glenwood, MN 56334
  • Story summary.
  • Set requirements.
  • Sample Scenes.
    The author of this play can be reached via e-mail at:
    webbrl@morris.umn.edu


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