We've Been Hurt, Been Down Before

Play

New Work
Writers: Liam Cole

Overview

Show Information

Book
Category
Play
Number of Acts
1
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
The inside of an elevator car, Present day
Cast Size
small
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Mature Audiences, Regional Theatre, Small Cast
Casting Notes

Includes young adult, adult characters

Synopsis

In the middle of a national pandemic, two strangers are trapped in a broken elevator. Holly is an actress on her way to a make or break audition for an upcoming Netflix show. Their predicament does not bring out the best in Holly and she is anxious, tense, and aggressive. Blazer, her fellow prisoner, is bemused by her reaction and maintains his belief that everything will be okay. As the elevator begins to move and Holly and Blazer prepare to part, Holly discovers that she has just verbally abused the wrong person.

Editor's Note: This play contains strong language.

Lead Characters


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