The Dark Tower

(1933)
By Alexander Woollcott and George S. Kaufman

Cast size: 9 men, 5 women; two sets

In a rare collaboration with his Algonquin Round Table comrade, Alexander Woollcott, Kaufman wrote his only murder mystery.

Manuscript only; contact: laurence.maslon@nyu.edu

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In a rare collaboration with his Algonquin Round Table comrade, Alexander Woollcott, Kaufman wrote his only murder mystery. Woollcott, who was obsessed with murder and mayhem, instigated this drawing-room mystery, about a devious killer whose penchant for disguise allows him to commit what seems to be the perfect crime; a well-crafted thriller that anticipates Sleuth.

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Interested in bringing George S. Kaufman’s timeless plays to your stage?

Please refer to the contact information for each specific play on the various collection pages for direct amateur and professional licensing information.

Plays are represented by Concord Theatricals, Broadway Dramatic Licensing, and Music Theatre International respectively

If you are interested in first-class performance or film/television rights:

In the US, George S. Kaufman’s plays are represented by:

CPK Artists, LLC

In the UK, George S. Kaufman’s plays are represented by:

Alan Brodie Representation

For more information about George S. Kaufman or this website, contact:

Laurence Maslon

Literary Trustee, George S. Kaufman Estate

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