Killer Sketches by Jean-Pierre Martinez
Hitman is a little-known profession, but one of public utility, and very much a career for the future, especially in times of crisis. At a café table, characters from this noble trade cross paths with clients whose motives are as varied as they are surprising. And you? If you could eliminate just one person on this earth with impunity, would you do it? And who would you choose ?
A Sketchs Comedy
1. The Contract
2. Bloody Mary
3. The Gift
4. Unionising
5. Eulogy
6. The Saviour
7. Duel
8. Bad Luck
9. April Fool’s Day
10. Memoirs
11. Bella
12. Signatures
Original title in French : Tueurs à gags
English translation by Jean-Pierre Martinez
Cast : 24 characters
Highly flexible casting in terms of numbers and gender, with each actor able to play multiple roles and almost all roles suitable for either men or women.
From 2 to 24 actors (men or women)
Play published in September 2020
Play premiered in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, Théâtre de Verdure, on July 3, 2022, at the Tragos Festival
Spanish translation by Jean-Pierre Martinez : Asesinos de bromas
Portuguese translation by Jean-Pierre Martinez : Matadores de piadas
Killer sketches, the song
Original French Song Inspired by the Play
Lyrics and music: Jean-Pierre Martinez
This song may be used, without obligation, as part of a stage production, upon simple request to the author and without any additional fees.
The audio file is available upon request, subject to prior authorization from the author for the use of the play’s text.