H. Russ Brown
The "H" stands for...
PLAYWRIGHT!
A nationally recognized playwright specializing in farce, H. Russ has written dozens of shows that have been professionally produced in theatres across the country. He has been honored numerous times at the national level for his plays including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts New Visions / New Voices award for his musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic short story, THE SELFISH GIANT, and national awards from Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for his downhome farce, STUD DUCKS AND HORNY TOADS, and his swashbuckling Victorian farce, A DIVINE KERFUFFLE.
H. Russ has placed a specific focus in recent years on writing farce for the modern stage - with no gender-specific names or pronouns – to make casting incredibly flexible and to always make sure roles are going to the humans in the room who can BRING THE FUNNY.
H. Russ Brown's plays are available nationally thru Next Stage Press.
"H. Russ Brown is the modern master of farce!"
The plays of H. Russ Brown
A DIVINE KERFUFFLE
by H. Russ Brown
The year is 1895 and Sarah Bernhardt is the greatest actress to ever grace the Victorian stage – just ask her! The “Divine Sarah” stumbles across an incredible new script written by a naïve, young playwright and is convinced her path to theatrical immortality is assured... until her rival also gets her hands on a copy. Suddenly, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown as the two dueling divas cross wits and blades in this frantically funny farce!
Cast Size: 3M / 3W / 6 ANY
FUNNY BONED
by H. Russ Brown
Out of work actor, Zee, is hopelessly overwhelmed after having bluffed their way into getting hired on as the emergency replacement asst. stage manager of a major Broadway extravaganza. Luckily, when veteran vaudevillian, Duppy O’Gale, takes our hapless hero under their wing, it looks like Zee might actually have a ghost of a chance at pulling it all off… However, after the chaotic arrival of the show’s egocentric star – who turns out to be a “second banana” from Duppy’s past – the SCHTICK hits the fan in this hilariously high-spirited backstage farce.
Cast Size: 13 ANY
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HOOEY-HAHS & FOOFARAWS
by H. Russ Brown
The sleepy little burg of Battue Haven, MN, is an idyllic suburban gem of picket fences and manicured lawns until, suddenly, with a literal Bada-bing-bada-BOOM!!… the sudden arrival of two mob enforcers causes what started as a simple cookout with the neighbors to quickly explode into a hilarious all-out rough-and-tumble tizzy of chaotic complications, esoteric entrées, and highbrow hoodlums on Pallduva Lane!
Cast Size: 9 ANY
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"Smart, fast-paced and hilarious!"
"A farce full of laughs and sword-swinging egos!
"One of the funniest shows I've seen in YEARS!"
"A flat-out crowd pleaser!
"Sure to be a
comedy classic!"
"A hilarious fast-paced “backstage” master class!"
"Made me laugh and warmed my heart!"
"A wonderful farce for all audiences!"
"Got audiences looking for a laugh? Do this show!"
"Fantastic Comedy!"
"This show has a wonderful velocity from the start."
"One insane set-up after another that pays off!"
"Hilarious but touching."
"Connects with audiences on so many levels!"
"Heartwarming, nostalgic and laugh out loud funny!"
"Funny family w/ dialogue and twists that surprise."