Overview
Synopsis
Two couples, Jennifer and Max and Barry and Patty, are not doing very well. Even though their jobs are to help people, they do not seem to be able to help themselves. Max accidentally says that a few months ago, he was so scared about making a commitment with Jennifer that he fantasized about killing her. Then Barry arrives without Patty. Max invited them both tonight, but he forgot to leave Patty's name on Barry's answering machine. Patty eventually shows up, and both relationships, as well as the relationship between the two brothers, Max and Barry, collapse. And the brother's mother, Lydia, watches it all with amusement.
Show Information
- Book
- Richard Dresser
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- small
- Ideal For
- Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Spoken |
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Lead |
Female |
Spoken |
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Lead |
Female |
Spoken |
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Lead |
Either Gender |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Female |
Spoken |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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