AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE COUNT AND THE CURSE
by Bob Cooner
A Hercule Poirot Double Feature! Agatha Christie’s dapper detective is on the case in two of his earliest whodunnits, “The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman” and “The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb.” First, Monsieur Poirot and his stalwart companion Captain Arthur Hastings investigate the mystifying London death of the Italian Count Foscatini. Next, they travel to Egypt to untangle a series of sudden deaths supposedly caused by an ancient mummy’s curse. Filled with spellbinding intrigue, surprising twists, and a substantial dose of humor, this two-for-one mystery will delight your inner sleuth.
- Cast Size: 14M 4W
- Running Time: 90+ minutes
- Royalty Rate: $75 per performance
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About the Playwright
Bob Cooner is a playwright, director, and actor in Sacramento, California. After growing up in Houston, Texas, and graduating from the University of Houston (B.A. in Drama) in 1979, Bob moved to New York City to pursue his dream of a life in the theatre. He worked as a professional actor and director in New York, regionally, and on tour. In 1989, Bob moved to Chicago where he continued to act and direct in local theatre. He earned his graduate degree (M.Ed.) from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1995 and began a second career as a high school teacher. Bob also met his husband, Matthew Abergel, in Chicago, and, in 1999, Bob and Matthew moved to California. In 2020, he retired from a long career as a teacher of English and theatre. Both Bob and Matthew are active in Sacramento-area theatre, most significantly at the historic Woodland Opera House. Bob’s plays have been produced in regional and educational theaters throughout the country. His plays Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus; Little Miss Murder; Agatha Christie’s Diamonds and Death; A Room with a View; Rabbit Hood; Twelfth Grade; Murder ’Round Midnight; and Finding OZ are published by Next Stage Press. Check out Bob’s website www.bobcooner.com.
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