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The Whole Truth

Short Play, Comedy  /  2w

Two women jurors are sequestered in a hotel. They are nervous. News people are standing out in the street awaiting signs of activity. One juror is for the defendant and one against. The latter tries to change the other's mind though both know they should not be talking about the case.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival

Details

Summary

Coming from totally different backgrounds and political leanings, Ruth and Anne find themselves in a hotel room, sequestered together, in the throes of deliberation over a highly publicized trial. The business woman and the housewife become a hilarious odd couple as they spar over their completely opposite points of view. This comic one-act is filled with twists and turns, and a very compromising ending.

Published in Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 16th Series.

Cast Attributes
ANNE - a housewife, 40s
RUTH - business woman, 40s
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting Inner city Hotel Room. Twin beds.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Viki Boyle

Viki Boyle is an award-winning actress and playwright. In addition to her Off-Off-Broadway Festival-winning short play The Whole Truth, her one-act Term Limit won the 15 Minute Play Festival at New York's American Globe Theatre. Her plays Home Game and Moving Violation have r ...
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