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Shades of Autumn

Short Play, Drama  /  2m

David L. Paterson

After not seeing his father for many years, Douglas is alerted by a worried neighbor and returns to his childhood home where his elderly parent is displaying signs of senility. Douglas relocates his father into a small apartment near his own. The move triggers an emotional journey through time as Do…

Shades of Autumn

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After not seeing his father for many years, Douglas is alerted by a worried neighbor and returns to his childhood home where his elderly parent is displaying signs of senility. Douglas relocates his father into a small apartment near his own. The move triggers an emotional journey through time as Douglas growing up with his emotionally distant and gruff yet caring father. Scenes traverse three decades of joy and pain, regrets and discoveries.
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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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