Plays by Skidmore

  Spades or Hearts? A Play in One Act Adapted from The Queen of Spades (Alexander Pushkin) by Willow Skidmore Setting: 1833 Russian, for costumes only, which should be as accurate as possible. No set, blank white stage. Can be minimal props at director’s discretion, but should be little to none. Same with lighting. Preferably most, if not all of, setting, props, etc. left to audience imagination. If possible, a stepped stage is preferable, as is the thrust style. Stepped is more important than Thrust. With regards to the book for the countess, if a suitable book can be found from the right era, then it may be read. Otherwise follow directions as to pantomime. During all asides, unless otherwise directed, any who are on stage should freeze in place. Cast: Narumoff Tomski Countess Liseveta Hermann Tchekalinzki (always is smiling) Chorus (If not mentioned in cast list, the chorus plays all characters. The numbers to officers and other chorus members are there for the sake of demonstr...