How many characters is too many in a play?

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Question by Melody Hallow: How many characters is too many in a play?
I'm writing a play and when I write novels I always have too many characters. About how many are normal?

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Answer by angel
put as many characters you want. but dont mix themm up.
try with 4 characters. this would keep your play simple a good