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Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  2w

Jane Shepard

"I've seen two great one-acts in my life, [Edward Albee's] Zoo Story and this play." - NYTheatre.com
The beautiful Kelli can't wait for the blind date her friends have set her up on. Until it turns out to be one very disappointed lesbian named Arlin.

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
The beautiful Kelli can't wait for the blind date her friends have set her up on. Until it turns out to be one very disappointed lesbian named Arlin. Mutually appalled, yet appallingly intrigued, they proceed to pull the screws loose on both straight and gay women's culture, to find the common ground beneath in the search for love and self. Published in KickAss Plays For Women.

History
Commencing originally premiered at the HERE space in New York City, in February, 1996. It was directed by Michael Warren Powell.
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Performing Groups

KELLI - a smarty, funny, quick and probably alcoholic straight woman; tends to go off on tangents.
ARLIN - a smarty funny, quick and occasionally bombastic lesbian who is in recovery; prone to rants

This play features one role for a straight woman and one role for a gay woman. The characters in this play can be cast with actresses anywhere in age from 20s to 50s. But the actresses should be similar in age.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting Kelli's Apartment. Pleasant but by no means wealthy.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

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"I've seen two great one-acts in my life, [Edward Albee's] Zoo Story and this play." - NYTheatre.com

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Jane Shepard

Jane Shepard

Jane Shepard's works have been produced in New York, around the U.S. and in five nations. During 25 years in New York City, she received numerous productions and worked in association with some of the city's most revered companies, among them Circle Rep, The Public, New York ...

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