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Me Too, Then!

Short Play, Comedy  /  1w, 2m

Tom Dudzick, Stephen Smith

Vera tries to overcome her dependence on material goods, and discovers that laughter is the key. Published in the Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 5th Series

Me Too, Then!

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! The Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival

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Summary

In this short award-winning comedy, Vera tries to overcome her dependence on material goods and discovers that laughter is the key. Vera is a hopeful romantic and comedy fan who lives with her pharmacist boyfriend, Leonard, and her chatty bird, Harpo. When Slats, a comedian, comes into her life, she must decide whether to be loyal to Leonard or to follow her dreams of comedy.  A humorous, light-hearted romp through love, Me Too, Then! offers lessons about happiness and being true to yourself.

Published in the Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 5th Series

History
Me Too, Then! was first presented by Theatre Matrix in New York City on March 4th, 1980, under the direction of Eileen Albert.
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Performing Groups

HARPO - A bird. 
VERA - His owner.
SLATS - Vera's potential love interest. A comedian.
LEONARD - Vera's current beau. A Pharmacist.

The character of Harpo is protrayed via sound recording, and is not a live actor.

  • Time Period 1980s
  • Setting The living room of Vera's apartment, on West 72nd Street in New York City.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Animal spot, No intermission, Physical Comedy
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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Authors

Tom Dudzick

Tom Dudzick
Tom Dudzick had his first play, Greetings! produced off-Broadway at the John Houseman Theatre, starring Darren McGavin; it is now a holiday favorite all across the country. Mr. Dudzick went on to write a comedic semi-autobiographical series of plays about growing up Catholic ...
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Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith started writing plays in 1985 and has so far had fifteen published. He either directs or appears in every play and has won numerous Best New Play Awards. His plays have been produced not only throughout the UK but in many overseas countries as well, with Parentc ...

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