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Robert Mason

ROBERT MASON  

 Nationality:    USA
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Robert Mason received a B.A. in English, Creative Writing, from the University of Missouri in May, 1975. He's spent nearly thirty years as a theatrical lighting designer, set designer, sound and lighting technician, and cameraman. He also has written the novel, Fakin' the Blues.

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below is a list of Robert Mason's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

 Cask Of Amontillado, The         Evening With Edgar Allan Poe, An         Fall Of The House Of Usher, The         Oblong Box, The         Purloined Letter, The         System Of Dr. Tarr And Professor Fether, The         Tell-Tale Heart, The

Cask Of Amontillado, The

Synopsis:
Montresor holds a horrible grudge against Fortunato, a rich man with a penchant for wine and parties. On the night of a festival, Montresor seeks revenge by using a rare cask of Amontillado as a lure. (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)

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Playscripts, Inc - New York   -

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Genre:
10-15 min Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  -            Other:  2 males

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Evening With Edgar Allan Poe, An

Synopsis:
Enter the wonderfully creepy world of Edgar Allan Poe with six faithful adaptations of some of his most haunting works. From old favorites such as The Cask of Amontilladoand The Tell-Tale Heart to lesser known gems like The Oblong Boxand The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether, this collection of short plays represents Poe at his most horrifying. To purchase this book of 6 plays, click "Add to Shopping Cart" above. To perform an individual play, click on its title below:

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1st Produced:
Ronald Reagan Doral Senior High (Doral, FL, United States)    2007

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1st Published:
Playscripts, Inc - New York   -

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Genre:
70-85 min Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  8            Female:  4            Other:  8 males, 4 females, 2 either (12-52 actors possible: 8-43 males, 4-16 females)

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Fall Of The House Of Usher, The

Synopsis:
Madeline -- Roderick Usher's only living relative -- is buried in the family vault after her sudden death. Are the scratching sounds that ensue the result of premature burial, or Roderick's growing insanity? (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)

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1st Produced:
Universal Academy Of Florida (Tampa, FL, United States)    2009

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Playscripts, Inc - New York   -

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Genre:
12-17 min Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  1            Other:  3 males, 1 female

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Oblong Box, The

Synopsis:
While traveling on the SS Independence, Renelle runs into an old friend from college. However, Renelle is surprised to find that Cornelius has not only gone through a change in personality, but is also transporting a very large piece of cargo. Renelle suspects a famous painting, but could the box's contents be something darker? (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)

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Playscripts, Inc - New York   -

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Genre:
12-17 min Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  6            Female:  3            Other:  6 males, 3 females, 2 either (9-11 actors possible: 6-8 males, 3-5 females)

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Purloined Letter, The

Synopsis:
When a possibly scandalous letter is stolen from the Queen, the police suspect the Prime Minister to be the culprit. However, when searches of his house fail to produce any evidence, it is up to Detective Dupin -- the Sherlock Holmes of his day -- to save the reputation of the Queen. (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)

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Playscripts, Inc - New York   -

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Genre:
10-15 min Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  5            Female:  1            Other:  5 males, 1 female, 3 either (9 actors possible: 5-8 males, 1-4 females)

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System Of Dr. Tarr And Professor Fether, The

Synopsis:
During his vacation in France, Lemonde decides to visit a lunatic asylum known for its unique practices. However, Lemonde soon finds that its famous "System of Soothing," which allows lunatics to walk outside their cells, makes it difficult to distinguish the keepers from the inmates. (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)

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Playscripts, Inc - New York   -

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Genre:
15-20 min Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  17            Female:  4            Other:  17 males, 4 females (12-21 actors possible: 8-17 males, exactly 4 females)

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Tell-Tale Heart, The

Synopsis:
Turned mad by the sight of his neighbor's eye, Burke kills the old man and cautiously hides the body. However, despite his cleverness, will Burke be able to escape his own insanity? (This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)

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1st Published:
Playscripts, Inc - New York   -

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To Buy This Play:
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Genre:
7-12 min Play/Drama

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  -            Other:  2 males, 3 either (5 actors possible: 2-5 males, 0-3 females)

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