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Guardian of the Sidewalk

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m

Bill Cleavelin

A gripping play for anyone who has ever dared to believe in miracles. Peter, a bitter, haunted young man, is trapped in the barren wastelands of purgatory. With him is Ariel, a bright, energetic young angel who is assigned to help Peter redeem his soul.

Guardian of the Sidewalk

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Suggested Use
    • Cutting Approved for Competition
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
A gripping play for anyone who has ever dared to believe in miracles. This is the story of Peter, a bitter, haunted young man who is trapped in the barren wastelands of purgatory. With him is Ariel, a bright, energetic young angel who is assigned to help Peter redeem his soul. Together, this unlikely duo must sift through scenes of Peter's life in order to heal the cause of all his pain – the loss of his one true love. But there's a catch: Peter has a time limit in which to save his soul, otherwise he will become lost forever in his own bitterness. Guardian of the Sidewalk is a bold, exciting play that shows the true power of love and redemption.
History

Guardian of the Sidewalk was first presented by Studio Theatre Productions at University of North Texas on May 5, 1999.

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PETER – A bitter young man in his late 20s. Recently deceased, he's now stuck in the barren wasteland of purgatory. He was an up-and-coming film director before he died, yet he's very jaded by the events in his life. Rather sarcastic, a bit selfish, and prone to occasional fits of anger, yet he hides a softer side that reveals itself from time to time.

ARIEL – A bright, energetic young guardian angel who appears to be somewhere in her 20s. Assigned as Peter's guide, she's lively, witty, playful at times, yet she takes her job seriously. She's feisty when provoked and she definitely knows how to handle Peter's snide comments and throw them right back at him. Most importantly though, Ariel has a huge heart. She truly cares about Peter and wants to save him.

  • Time Period Present Day, 1990s, 1980s
  • Setting 1998 (with flashbacks to 1985-1991). Purgatory.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

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

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Bill Cleavelin

Bill Cleavelin
Bill Cleavelin attended the University of North Texas, where he wrote and produced Guardian of the Sidewalk in 1999. After graduating with degrees in Film and Theater Directing, he moved to Los Angeles, where he has consistently worked in the realm of TV and film, both in fro ...
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