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When Men Reduce As Women Do

Short Play, Comedy  /  5m

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Just imagine what happens when men gather and talk like women about their efforts to lose weight.

When Men Reduce As Women Do

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Just imagine what happens when men gather and talk like women about their efforts to lose weight. Cecil is engaged to Natalie who abhors stout men, so she insists on placing Cecil on a rigid diet. After several months of this he resembles a bean pole. Before the wedding is to take place Cecil invites "a few of the boys" to his house for the evening, and when they assemble and start discussing their reducing in the manner of women it results in a riot of laughter!
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CECIL HARTLEY-A nice looking chap in his late twenties. 
DALE HOWARD- In his early thirties, very stout and observant.
LESLIE GORMAN- Stout man in his early thirties with a hearty laugh, and a high, shrill voice.
LYNN DWYER-In his late thirties, a fast talker.
DR. TRAPHAGEN- A tall, thin man who is well poised and carries himself in a dignified manner.
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting The living room of Cecil Hartley's house in a medium-sized town.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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