THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MAUD CRAWFORD: A STORY BASED ON TRUE EVENTS, GOSSIP, AND HEARSAY
by Jill Alison Bradley
The year is 1957 in Camden, Arkansas and Maud Crawford has vanished without a trace. She was a formidable woman, the first female lawyer in Arkansas and no one can figure out what happened to her. A chorus of townspeople speculates on what could have happened. There is no shortage of suspects in the sleepy town, but the mystery remains unsolved. This play is very loosely based on true events and small-town gossip. Production History: Tyler Civic Theatre (Winner of 2017 new play festival Leon Junior High (1st place winner Middle School UIL One Act Play) Highland Park, Amarillo (Middle School UIL One Act Play Entry) Byron P. Steele High School (Alternate to Area, UIL High School One Act Play 2023) Note: Casting is very flexible
- Cast Size: 5M 5W 5NB
- Running Time: 40 Minutes
- Royalty Rate: $40 per performance
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About the Playwright
Jill Alison Bradley resides in the piney woods of East Texas.She is a playwright, actress, and educator. Jill holds a master’s degree in theatre and has been involved in over 50 productions.
Jill Alison Bradley parades a large cast in this play about an unsolved mystery in Camden, Arkansas, using highly theatrical techniques that involve the audience. She explores the nature of gossip that runs rampant in this small town. The play is a treasure chest for aspiring actors, a clever director, and up-to-the task designers. It is easy to see how it has found a welcome home within the American public school systems.
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