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Balcony Scene

Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  4w, 4m

Donald Elser

Winner! Texas One Act Play Contest
Winner! First Place, Massachusetts State Festival
Superior! Nebraska State Inter-High School Contest

Balcony Scene

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 4m
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Texas One Act Play Contest
    Winner! First Place, Massachusetts State Festival
    Superior! Nebraska State Inter-High School Contest

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Summary
This moving fantasy takes its mood from thoughts and words at the funeral of a ne'er do well. The deceased defends his life and flails out at those he can no longer reach while the mourners' thoughts - brave, pathetic and petty, but honest - flow out. The play unfolds in a blend of pathos, philosophy, and ironic humor.
Keywords
A MAN - 23
HIS FRIEND - 60, dignified and deeply solemn
A MOTHER - 50, trying hard to remain young
HER DAUGHTER - 23, overdressed and selfish
A WIFE - 45, sour and domineering
HER HUSBAND - 45, short, heavy, and suffering from illness
A GANGSTER - 40, large, loud-voiced and flashily dressed
A GIRL - 21, pretty and appealing
  • Setting The balcony of a church. The funeral of a young man.
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