Sandora's Box

Full-Lengths

By: Greg Elsasser
Cast: 6 M, 7 F
Performance Time: Approximately 90-120 minutes, 86 pgs.

FARCE. Dr. Kenneth Sandora hopes that he will become the most promising and successful psychotherapist in the field once word gets out about his new invention—a box that can cure mentally ill people through hypnosis. To launch his new invention, Dr. Sandora has arranged a dinner party in which he has invited a writer from Psychology Today to observe the effects of the box on four mental patients: Kevin, who is obsessed with the book, The Lion the Witch an the Wardrobe; “O,” an extremely nervous patient who has seen one too many horror films; Rachel, who is so afraid of open spaces that she can only leave her house by sending herself through the mail; and Jesse, who has an extreme case of social anxiety disorder. But when Dr. Sandora’s plans start to unravel, what ensues is an evening of sheer madness!

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Greg Elsasser was written several plays, many of which have been produced in community theatres, colleges, and high schools throughout the country. Mr. Elsasser teaches English and drama at Warren High School and resides in Downey, CA with his wife, Kristie, and two sons.