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The Physic of Fitcher's Bird

A one-act experimental comedy for three men and three women
Single unit set
running time: 45 min

Plot Summary

"Fitcher's Bird" is a Grimm's fairy tale similar to "Bluebeard," concerning a tale of kidnapping, murder and immolation.  Two Experimenters, a Lady and a Gentlemen, analyze this story using the scientific method.  They have hired two Doctors and two TV Actors to help them with their experiment.

Together, the six create a well-oiled dramatic machine to perform the experiment with.  But all machines break down, especially when fueled with the absurdities in fairy tales and human beings.

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Character Breakdown

The Experimenters:

LADY, who plays the Daughters in the story of Fitcher's Bird
GENTLEMAN, who plays the Wizard in the story of Fitcher's Bird

The Device:

DOCTOR WOMAN and DOCTOR MAN, bald and educated.
TV WOMAN and TV MAN, on TV screens, coiffed and frivolous.

All characters can be played by actors of any age.

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Production History

The Physic of Fitcher's Bird was produced by the Ground Floor Theatre Lab in New York City, with the following cast:

The production was directed by DJ Mendel.  Design by DJ Mendel.  

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Production Photos

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Ground Floor Theatre Lab Production

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