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The Blonde

Short Play, Comedy  /  1w, 1m

David L. Paterson

"Paterson creates stories bristling with character, texture and wit." - The Village Voice
Eddie kidnaps Gloria from a supermarket car park and takes her to a
basement. She thinks that he wants to rape and kill her but he says that
he just wants to talk - but when it comes to that, Gloria can talk the
hind legs off a donkey.

The Blonde

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
One of Paterson's celebrated shorts from his collection, The Blonde and Other Slight Distractions. Perfect for scene studies, two person auditions, scene nights and showcases, providing a wide variety of characters both humorous and thought provoking. In The Blonde, Eddie kidnaps Gloria from a supermarket car park and takes her to a basement. She thinks that he wants to rape and kill her but he says that he just wants to talk - but when it comes to that, Gloria can talk the hind legs off a donkey.
Performing Groups
EDDIE - a stocky, clumsy looking man
GLORIA - a pleasant woman in her thirties
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting A dusty, windowless concrete room.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

"Paterson creates stories bristling with character, texture and wit." - The Village Voice

"Intelligent, funny dialogues" - Time Out New York

"Rewards in abundance" - The New York Times

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $55 per performance
    $90 with other plays in collection

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Authors

David L. Paterson

David L. Paterson
An Award-winning playwright and screenwriter, David has penned over two-dozen plays, 15 of which are published through Samuel French, Inc. His works have been performed on Broadway, Off Broadway and throughout the world. He is the only playwright ever to have three plays pre ...
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