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Bleacher Bums

Full-Length Play, Comedy  /  2w, 7m

Joe Mantegna

Conceived by Joe Mantegna and written by The Organic Theatre Company

"Peppered with laughs." - The New York Times

"Cheerful, boisterous and fun." - Newsday

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 7m

Details

Summary
In the bleachers at Chicago's Wrigley Field, die hard Cub fans root for their team. The group includes a rabid cheerleader, a blind man who follows the game by transistor radio and does his own play by play, a bathing beauty, a nerd and various other bleacher denizens. As the game proceeds, they bet among themselves on every conceivable event, go out for frosty malts or beers, try to pick up the bathing beauty and, occasionally, watch the game. The Cubs inevitably blow it in the ninth and the villainous Marvin, who always bets against the Cubs figuring he can't lose, cleans up. The bleacher bums remain undaunted they will be back tomorrow to root for the home team.

Media

"Peppered with laughs." - The New York Times "Cheerful, boisterous and fun." - Newsday

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Authors

Author

Joe Mantegna

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