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These are two short plays written about the adventures of the famous Mountie Sergeant Pressley of the north. In the first play he has been assigned to investigate a bank robbery along with his side kick Grumpley and invisible but faithful dog Ghost. Along the way they discover that the damsel Nellie is in distress. Along the way he must spar with the obnoxious Snydley who is also the bank manager. The second play finds our dashing hero breaking in a new assistant, a young chinese fellow that continually is setting the trash can on fire. And his oblivious dog Scout is nothing more than a four footed tongue. There are numerous twists to this tail where nothing goes as it should and the final twist will leave you laughing your dog off.
M.L. Humphrey
Hi there Sci Fi fans, my name is Maurice Humphrey. I am a Vermont native, husband, father, grandfather, well over 60, Navy veteran, retired IBM engineer, retired printer repairman, Graduated: Goddard Jr. College, VT Technical College, and Trinity College. Over the years I've written technical articles, taught technical classes, and presented at technical conventions. I've been reading science fiction for over 50 years now. First books were "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" by Jules Verne and "The Stars Are Ours" by Andre Norton. I've read and collected many great stories, and a considerable amount of junk ones as well. I'd say by now that I probably have a good idea of what I consider a good story.
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Tails of the North - M.L. Humphrey
TAILS OF THE NORTH
By M. L. Humphrey
A Tail of the North © 2009
A Sequel of the North © 2012
Published by: Maurice Humphrey
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Table of Contents
A Tail of the North
Authors Foreward
Songs
Synopsis
Cast of characters
Opening
Scene One: Mountie Headquarters
Scene Two: Outside the General Store
Scene Three: At Gordon's Junction Bank
Scene Four: Somewhere On the Trail
Scene Five: Back at the Office
Scene Six: Back outside the General Store
A Sequel of the North
Authors remarks
Songs
Synopsis
Cast of characters
Scene One: Sergeant Pressley's Office
Scene Two: Still at the Office
Scene Three: Lake Bogmore, the scene of the crime?
Scene Four: At Bart's place
Scene Five: At the Hospital
Scene Six: At Old Charlie's place
Scene Seven: Back at Mounties Headquarters
Scene Eight: Reunions
Scene Nine: Epilogue
Scene Ten: Parting shot
A Tail of the North
Authors Foreword
This original stage play is being performed as a live radio show with an audience. This will enable the musical numbers to be performed without having to shuffle cast members who may be part of the singing group.
Some of the sight gags will of course require sound. Minimal costuming will help the audience identify each character, but each voice will require enough animation to be able to fully portray the character.
Musical selections were selected or created, to coincide with the theme of the scene they follow. Original lyrics are copyrighted by their creator.
Songs:
Page 5 The Billboard Song
… Homer & Jethro
Page 6 On the Road Again
… Willie Nelson
Page 8 Snow, Snow, Snow
… © 2009 M. Humphrey
Page 9 O’wer the Snow We Go
… © 2009 R. Preston
Page 10 How Bad is That Doggie
… © 2009 R. Preston & M. Humphrey
Page 12 Don’t Carry Me Back (to Gordon’s Jct.)
… © 2009 R. Preston
Page 13 Grumpley’s the One
… © 2009 R. Preston
Page 14 Mournful Girl Named Nell
… © 2009 R. Preston
Commercials:
Page 6 Aunt Mary's Fritter Fries
… © 2009 M. Humphrey
Page 13 Harey Carey Whiskey Balm
… © 2009 M. Humphrey
Synopsis:
This is a story about a bank robbery. The Mountie, Sergeant Pressley, his dog Ghost, and companion Grumpley, are tasked with solving the crime and apprehending the perpetrators.