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Synopsis

What do you get for the boy who gave up everything?

Students, Jackson and Jessica, are heading to Jessica's family home for the Christmas holidays. On board the crowded Amtrak train, Jessica reveals to Jackson that she actually does not want him to come with her. Instead, she wants him to go to see his estranged parents and reconcile with them. She is fed up with being his only emotional support and the strain it puts on their relationship. Jackson is annoyed by the turn of events and, eventually, he gets off the train but will he seek out his parents or return to college?

This is a ten minute play.

Show Information

Book
Kitt Lavoie
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A crowded Amtrak train, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Includes Young Adult Characters

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jessica

Lead

Female

Spoken

Jackson

Lead

Male

Spoken

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher