IMPRISONED WITH THE PHARAOHS
BY VINCENT S. HANNAM
FROM THE STORY BY H.P. LOVECRAFT & HOUDINI
Harry Houdini, the world’s greatest magician, attempts the ultimate trick: bringing his wife back to life. Along the way, he’ll encounter allies and ne’er-do-wells, scale the Pyramids of Giza, battle mummies, and unlock the mysteries of life and death.
3m,2f; one act
Horror, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, Period
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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| HARRY HOUDINI: | World famous magician, illusionist, escape artist. Steadfast, curious, poetic. Male. Jewish. 30s-40s. |
| BESS HOUDINI: | Wife and creative partner of Harry. Headstrong, tender, savvy. Female. Any race/ethnicity. 30s-40s. |
| PHILIPPE: | Local tour guide and father, becomes Harry’s sidekick. Sincere, fallible. Male. French, Egyptian, or Arabic. 20s-50s. |
| DROGMAN: | A sorcerer from ancient Egypt masquerading as a gangster. Cunning, ruthless, alluring. Male. Ancient Egyptian. 30s-50s. |
| STAGE MANAGER: | The stage manager of Harry’s show in Cairo. Temperamental, likable. Any gender. Any race/ethnicity. 20s-60s. |
| ENSEMBLE: | Various mummies, occultists, bandits, etc. |
PRODUCTION HISTORY
- Reading, Mischief Tales, 2024