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Thanksgetting

Short Play, Comedy  /  2any gender (adult)

David L. Paterson

"Paterson creates stories bristling with character, texture and wit." - The Village Voice
Jim is treating a down and out man - Allen - to a meal at the restaurant he owns as part of a Thanksgiving tradition.

Thanksgetting

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2any gender (adult)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

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 Thanksgetting, Jim is treating a down and out man - Allen - to a meal at the restaurant he owns.
Performing Groups
JIM/JAIME - well-dressed
ALLEN/ALEX - a filthy street vagrant wearing several layers of heavy clothing

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

  • Setting An empty restaurant
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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

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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