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Bell, Book and Candle

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  2w, 3m

One of the author's greatest comedy successes. An outstanding and popular title among community theaters. "…completely enchanting—a wonderfully suave and impish fantasy." —NY Times.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
Gillian Holroyd is one of the few modern people who can actually cast spells and perform feats of supernaturalism. She casts a spell over an unattached publisher, Shepherd Henderson, partly to keep him away from a rival and partly because she is attracted to him. He falls head over heels in love with her at once and wants to marry her. But witches, unfortunately, cannot fall in love, and this minute imperfection leads into a number of difficulties. Ultimately, the lady breaks off with her companions in witchery, preferring the normal and human love offered her by the attractive publisher. But before the happy conclusion of the romance, Gillian comes very near to losing him—but doesn't.
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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John Van Druten

John William Van Druten (June 1, 1901 – December 19, 1957) was an English playwright and theatre director. He began his career in London, and later moved to America, becoming a U.S. citizen. He was known for his plays of witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and ...
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