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Synopsis

Maggie is a young single woman trying to change her life. She and her sponsor Paul are part of a twelve-step program intended to help recovering thieves. When Maggie’s no-good ex arrives and tells them about a large sum of unguarded drug money, she and Paul give into their lesser instincts and decide to assist in the robbery. They are joined by Flaco (the ex)’s new girlfriend-- a stripper with a third-grade reading level and a healthy dose of attitude. Predictably, things don’t go according to plan.

When the foursome find themselves at the mercy of a reluctant gangster, they have no choice but to try and use their wits to escape. Louie “Little Tuna” Pescatore offers them a deal: he needs “one body and three thumbs,” so they can decide for themselves who gets to live--and who doesn’t. From the madcap brain of Pulitzer-winning playwright of Stephen Adly Gurgis comes an early comedy about survival, theft, and donuts!

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1996
Genres
Dark Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
present day, basement, new york city
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Mature Audiences, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Flaco

Lead

Male

Boochie

Lead

Female

Maggie

Lead

Female

Paul

Lead

Male

Sal

Supporting

Male

Little Tuna

Supporting

Male

Big Tuna

Featured

Male

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