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Dreamboats

Short Play, Comedy  /  1w, 5m

Avery Hart

Susan Matthews comes to the big city to marry her hometown boyfriend Roger, and receives a rude shock: Roger is leaving to pursue a career as a rock star in Anchorage. So, Susan sets out to meet some of the city's available men. Winner of the 8th Annual Samuel French Short Play Festival!

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 5m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! The 8th Annual Samuel French Off Off Short Play Broadway Festival.

Details

Summary
Susan Matthews comes to the big city to marry her hometown boyfriend Roger, and receives a rude shock: Roger is leaving to pursue a career as a rock star in Anchorage! So, Susan sets out to meet some of the city's available men. These include Fred, a programmer who speaks in Basic Boring; Jim, a maniacal corporate lawyer who's certain every single girl wants to marry him; and Neil, the "perfect man" (but, alas, married). By the time John shows up, Susan has learned all the wrong lessons from this motley collection of dreamboats--and she almost loses her chance with the one who just might be the answer to her dreams. included in theĀ Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 8th Series.

History
Dreamboats was presented in the 8th Annual Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, in May 1983.
SUSAN
ROGER
  • Time Period 1980s
  • Setting A small, uncared for New York City Apartment.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Author

Avery Hart

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