THE HAND THAT WASHED ASHORE

BY VINCENT S. HANNAM

Following an unusual storm that threatens their livelihood, a construction crew must clean up a tourist island on Lake Superior; but when a vengeful disembodied hand is discovered among the debris, all hell breaks loose.

5-7 actors; flexible casting; one act
Comedy, Horror, Supernatural, Drama

SELECT REVIEWS

“Horror comedy along the lines of ‘Evil Dead II’. It’s very serious but has elements of an almost slapstick style of comedy.” – The Stages of MN

“Although there is a lot going on in this show, what really stayed with me is the characters… which also speaks to the writing by Vincent S. Hannam.” – MN Theater Love

“Once the chest is opened things get crazy fun… one to see.” – The Stages of MN

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

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TRACY:	A photojournalist from the City, seeking to restore her reputation. Inquisitive, crafty, sensitive. Any gender. Any race/ethnicity. 20s-30s.
MAC:	Owner of Superior Construction and heir to a dark legacy. Tough, fair, corruptible. Any gender. Any race/ethnicity. 40s-60s.
DUTCH:	Disillusioned war vet trying to make a living. Distrustful, cranky, selfless. Any gender. Any race/ethnicity. 30s-60s.
PIT:	A bookworm in search of a father figure. Trusting, intuitive, susceptible. Any gender. Any race/ethnicity. 18-20s. Also “plays” Heinrich.
CHUB:	The team’s glue; quintessential family man. Sympathetic, coy, exasperated. Any gender. Any race/ethnicity. 40s-60s.
THE HAND:	A parasitic ancient force, moving from one hand to another; determined to kill those who oppose it. Could be double-cast with CHUB.
UNCLE:	Tracy’s uncle. A Minnesotan. Double-cast with CHUB.