Overview

Synopsis

Richard Dresser’s two-man comedy centers around a pair of mismatched Little League baseball coaches. Ultra-competitive and hyper-masculine Don wants to win at any cost. His new assistant, Michael, thinks it’s more important for the kids to have a good time and learn some life skills.

With both men having a son on the team, Don and Michael won’t have an easy time putting their philosophical differences aside and coaching their young team to victory. Rounding Third” looks at masculinity, competition, and parenting styles with a sitcom-esque tone. The play was adapted into a 2018 film titled Benched.

Show Information

Book
Richard Dresser
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2002
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
A small town near a big city in the United States. Present day.
Cast Size
small
Licensor
Dramatic Publishing Co.
Ideal For
Community Theatre, All-Male Cast, Includes Adult Characters, Small Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Don

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Michael

Lead

Male

Non-singer

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Guide Written By:

Kevan Dunkelberg

Kevan Dunkelberg

Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright