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One Last Time

Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  2any gender (adult)

David L. Paterson

"Paterson creates stories bristling with character, texture and wit." - The Village Voice
James is putting out the trash when he sees Allen, a man he assumes has come to the funeral service that is about to take place. But Allen wants to enquire about a different funeral service for his unconventional yet beloved "only real friend."

One Last Time

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
One of Paterson's celebrated shorts from his collection, The Blonde and Other Slight Distractions. Perfect for scene studies, two person auditions, scene nights and showcases, providing a wide variety of characters both humorous and thought provoking. In One Last Time, James is putting out the trash when he sees Allen, a man he assumes has come to the funeral service that is about to take place. But Allen wants to enquire about a different funeral service for his unconventional yet beloved "only real friend."
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Performing Groups
ALLEN/ELLEN - late twenties or thirties, wears ill-fitting clothes, has some type of developmental problems
JAMES/JANET - smartly dressed

The genders of the two characters can be altered for casting purposes.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting The back alley of a funeral home
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes

Media

"Paterson creates stories bristling with character, texture and wit." - The Village Voice

"Intelligent, funny dialogues" - Time Out New York

"Rewards in abundance" - The New York Times

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $55 per performance
    $90 with other plays in collection

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Authors

David L. Paterson

David L. Paterson
An Award-winning playwright and screenwriter, David has penned over two-dozen plays, 15 of which are published through Samuel French, Inc. His works have been performed on Broadway, Off Broadway and throughout the world. He is the only playwright ever to have three plays pre ...
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