Francine's Will

Francine's Will by Mary Dattilo

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Productions (30)
Comedy
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90 - 110 minutes
5 W, 5 M, 
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: A living room.

Francine Faraday dies and leaves her entire estate to her longtime companion H.P. Manly. While the loyal members of Francine's staff are delighted, her money-hungry relatives are furious. Though the will is ironclad, the relatives find that they can inherit Francine's fortune if H.P. dies of "natural" causes. As the family plots H.P.'s demise, the staff schemes to save him, resulting in counter-plots and mixed-up romances aplenty.

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Play Details

Francine Faraday dies and leaves her entire estate to her longtime companion H.P. Manly. While the loyal members of Francine's staff are delighted, her money-hungry relatives are furious. Though the will is ironclad, the relatives find that they can inherit Francine's fortune if H.P. dies of "natural" causes. As the family plots H.P.'s demise, the staff schemes to save him, resulting in counter-plots and mixed-up romances aplenty.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 90 - 110 minutes
  • 5 W, 5 M, 
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: A living room.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-687-9

Production History

JAN 31, 2025 - FEB 02, 2025
OASIS
Osoyoos, BC Canada
 OASIS Osoyoos, BC Canada
MAR 15, 2024 - MAR 24, 2024
CCT c/o Curt Otto
Christiansted, VI United States
 CCT c/o Curt Otto Christiansted, VI United States
FEB 03, 2024 - FEB 24, 2024
Liberty Hall society
BLUFFTON, AB Canada
 Liberty Hall society BLUFFTON, AB Canada
MAR 23, 2023 - MAR 24, 2023
Paul Blazer High School
Ashland, KY United States
 Paul Blazer High School Ashland, KY United States
AUG 05, 2022 - AUG 21, 2022
The Drama Workshop
Cheviot, OH United States
 The Drama Workshop Cheviot, OH United States
MAY 04, 2022 - MAY 15, 2022
River City Repertory Company
Palatka, FL United States
 River City Repertory Company Palatka, FL United States
SEP 11, 2020 - SEP 20, 2020
Roswell Community Little Theatre
Roswell, NM United States
 Roswell Community Little Theatre Roswell, NM United States
JUL 11, 2019 - JUL 13, 2019
Rover Dramawerks
Plano, TX United States
 Rover Dramawerks Plano, TX United States
JAN 31, 2019 - FEB 10, 2019
Salem Community High School
Salem, IL United States
 Salem Community High School Salem, IL United States
NOV 04, 2018 - NOV 04, 2018
Hill Country Retreat Theater Company
SAn Antonio, TX United States
 Hill Country Retreat Theater Company SAn Antonio, TX United States
NOV 03, 2017 - NOV 04, 2017
Bellport High School
Brookhaven, NY United States
 Bellport High School Brookhaven, NY United States
FEB 10, 2017 - FEB 12, 2017
Madison Community Players, Inc.
Madison, IN United States
 Madison Community Players, Inc. Madison, IN United States
APR 15, 2016 - APR 16, 2016
Neligh-Oakdale High School
Neligh, NE United States
 Neligh-Oakdale High School Neligh, NE United States
APR 01, 2016 - APR 16, 2016
Clearwater Cast Of Characters
Elk River, MN United States
 Clearwater Cast Of Characters Elk River, MN United States
APR 30, 2015 - MAY 01, 2015
Stickney High School
Stickney, SD United States
 Stickney High School Stickney, SD United States
APR 09, 2015 - APR 26, 2015
Ankeny Community Theatre
Ankeny, IA United States
 Ankeny Community Theatre Ankeny, IA United States
MAR 06, 2015 - MAR 07, 2015
Des Moine Area Community College
Boone, IA United States
 Des Moine Area Community College Boone, IA United States
NOV 01, 2012 - NOV 03, 2012
West Seneca West Senior High School
West Seneca, NY United States
 West Seneca West Senior High School West Seneca, NY United States
AUG 09, 2012 - AUG 10, 2012
St Brigid Players
Dublin, OH United States
 St Brigid Players Dublin, OH United States
JUL 13, 2012 - JUL 13, 2012
Algonac Community Theater
Algonac, MI United States
 Algonac Community Theater Algonac, MI United States
MAY 03, 2012 - MAY 05, 2012
Park Players Of Greenfield Park
Greenfield Park, QC Canada
 Park Players Of Greenfield Park Greenfield Park, QC Canada
MAR 19, 2012 - MAR 19, 2012
Pilot Grove Community Building
Pilot Grove, MO United States
 Pilot Grove Community Building Pilot Grove, MO United States
FEB 24, 2012 - MAR 03, 2012
Brookhaven Little Theatre
Brookhaven, MS United States
 Brookhaven Little Theatre Brookhaven, MS United States
NOV 03, 2011 - NOV 05, 2011
Theater At The Pond
Peabody, MA United States
 Theater At The Pond Peabody, MA United States
AUG 12, 2011 - AUG 14, 2011
St Brigid Players
Dublin, OH United States
 St Brigid Players Dublin, OH United States
APR 15, 2011 - APR 17, 2011
DHS, Inc.
Delavan, MN United States
 DHS, Inc. Delavan, MN United States
APR 01, 2011 - APR 30, 2011
Freeburg Community High School
Freeburg, IL United States
 Freeburg Community High School Freeburg, IL United States
MAR 31, 2011 - APR 02, 2011
Highlands High School
North Highlands, CA United States
 Highlands High School North Highlands, CA United States
OCT 29, 2010 - OCT 30, 2010
North Judson-San Pierre High School Drama Dept
North Judson, IN United States
 North Judson-San Pierre High School Drama Dept North Judson, IN United States
SEP 29, 2006 - SEP 30, 2006
Nutmeg Players at Andrews Memorial Theatre
Clinton, CT United States
 Nutmeg Players at Andrews Memorial Theatre Clinton, CT United States
JAN 31, 2025 - FEB 02, 2025
OASIS
Osoyoos, BC Canada
 OASIS Osoyoos, BC Canada
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

First Place, Nutmeg Players New Works Festival, 2006

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