Chapter Two

Play

Writers: Neil Simon

Overview

Show Information

Book
Category
Play
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1977
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Settings
Contemporary
Time & Place
jennifer malone’s upper east side apartment, george schnieder’s lower central park west apartment, late february through midspring, present day
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
None
Dancing
None
Licensor
Ideal for
professional theatre, university / college theatre, community theatre, high school theatre, amatuer theatre, College/University, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male
Casting Notes

Includes adult characters

Synopsis

George and Jennie are in love, utterly perfect for each other, and are getting married. There are just a few problems: 1) They’ve only been dating for two weeks. 2) George’s beloved wife of twelve years just passed away. 3) Jennie has just gone through five years of counseling which culminated in a messy divorce. George’s brother, Leo, and Jennie’s friend, Faye, don’t have it any easier. Both of their marriages are in trouble, they’re worried about George and Jennie getting married too quickly, and the two of them are thinking about having an affair with each other. Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical Chapter Two examines what it means to truly love someone else, and asks whether finding a soulmate can happen more than once in a lifetime.

Lead Characters


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