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Synopsis

The nation is facing the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cast of a new play has gathered together to rehearse, but their time is cut short with the news that one of the cast members has contracted the virus. As they work out what this means for their production, it soon becomes clear that they have all had more intimate interactions with the infected cast member than anyone realized.

“Better to let sleeping dogs lie. Thanks very much, all the same.” - Dorothy L. Slayer

Note: This play contains strong language and scenes of a sexual nature.

Show Information

Book
Daniel Tobias
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
An empty rehearsal stage, Late April 2020
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Josh

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Burl

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Harry

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Lisa

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Rebecca

Lead

Female

Non-singer

Songs

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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.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher