Even if you never produce it, reading the Shear Madness script is a masterclass in dramatic structure for comedy.
Shear Madness has left an indelible mark on American theatre, influencing countless other musical comedies and farces. The show's script has been widely studied and admired by theatre professionals, and its influence can be seen in everything from The Producers to Monty Python. Shear Madness Play Script
Co-writers Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan adapted the play from a German original ( Scherenschnitt by Paul Pörtner). When they brought it to the US, they realized the audience was getting smarter. To keep the play perpetually fresh, they pioneered the . Even if you never produce it, reading the