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Dead Men Don't Do Radio Plays

Dead Men Don't Carry Handbags

by Allison Williams

Real life and fiction collide as radio show detective Steve Powell finds himself in the middle of a hot handbag case in cold blood. Will his fake detective skills win the day?

Comedy

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

About 25 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
14 Characters
9 M | 5 F, Doubling Possible
Simple set
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Source
This play is part of Dead Men Don't Do Radio Plays, a collection of 2 plays

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