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Overview

Synopsis

A young woman named Emily, who has been given up on meeting Prince Charming, begins a polyamorous relationship with a cynical slacker. She is thrilled when, out of the blue, he invites her to spend Thanksgiving with his family and friends. Emily thinks this means their relationship is becoming more serious, so she is shocked when two of the other guests at Thanksgiving dinner are women her non-boyfriend is also involved with - Jillian, who is only 19 years old, and Claudia, who gets naked on the Internet for money.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2010
Genres
Drama
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
American, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Ensemble Cast, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult Characters, Small Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Emily

Lead

Female

Spoken

Rita

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Jillian

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Claudia

Supporting

Female

Spoken

Dennis

Supporting

Male

Spoken

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