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Cold Water

10 Minute Play, Dark Comedy  /  2w, 3m

Lee Blessing

As he and his roommates prepare to leave for the impending war, August, a
University teaching assistant, recalls a strange moment from a class.

Cold Water

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

As he and his roommates prepare to leave for the impending war, August, a University teaching assistant, recalls a strange moment from a class. Rather than fulfilling his duties as the teacher, August froze and the students had to take care of the situation using cold water.

Published in Ten Minute Plays from Actors Theatre of Louisville, Vol. 1.

History
Cold Water was first produced by The Actors Theatre of Louisville on May 27, 1986. It was directed by Mark Sawyer-Dailey
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Performing Groups
AUGUST– mid-twenties, graduate teaching assistant
RUSSELL – early twenties, upperclassman
JUNE – late teens, friend of Russell
ERIC – early twenties, a graduating senior
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting A room/univeristy
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Lee Blessing

Lee Blessing
Lee Blessing's play's include: A Walk In The Woods (Broadway and London's West End), Going to St. Ives, (Outer Critic’s Circle Award, Best Play, Obie for ensemble performance); Thief River (Drama Desk nomination, Best Play); Cobb (Drama Desk award, best ensemble); Chesapeake, ...
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