The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether

The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether adapted by Robert Mason

(4)
Productions (4)
Drama
|
15 - 20 minutes
4 W, 17 M,  (12-21 actors possible: exactly 4 W, 8-17 M)
Set: A table and chairs.

During his vacation in France, Lemonde decides to visit a lunatic asylum known for its unique practices. However, Lemonde soon finds that its famous "System of Soothing," which allows lunatics to walk outside their cells, makes it difficult to distinguish the keepers from the inmates. Read More

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $55
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

*The per performance fee begins at $55. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

Play Details

During his vacation in France, Lemonde decides to visit a lunatic asylum known for its unique practices. However, Lemonde soon finds that its famous "System of Soothing," which allows lunatics to walk outside their cells, makes it difficult to distinguish the keepers from the inmates.

(This play can also be performed as part of the full-length play An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe.)

  • Drama
  • |
  • 15 - 20 minutes
  • 4 W, 17 M,  (12-21 actors possible: exactly 4 W, 8-17 M)
  • Set: A table and chairs.

Production History

MAY 30, 2017 - JUN 30, 2017
Lutheran High School Association
Westland, MI United States
Lutheran High School Association Westland, MI United States
MAR 05, 2016 - MAR 06, 2016
Paloma Valley High School
Menifee, CA United States
Paloma Valley High School Menifee, CA United States
OCT 30, 2015 - OCT 30, 2015
Union Academy Charter School
Charlotte, NC United States
Union Academy Charter School Charlotte, NC United States
OCT 28, 2010 - OCT 30, 2010
Auburn Middle School
Auburn, ME United States
Auburn Middle School Auburn, ME United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Archival Video License

Playscripts is pleased to offer an Archival Video License to add to your order for an additional $150 for full-length plays and $75 for one-act plays.

This allows you to record one of your live performances for your internal archives only. This cannot be streamed.

For more information, please reach out to [email protected]