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Auto-Erotic Misadventure

Short Play, Drama  /  1w, 2m

Brandon (a male hustler), Cliff (a moralistic homosexual), and Norma (an overweight secretary with a domineering mother) share a townhouse in Washington. Loneliness and fear draw them together, then self centeredness and mistrust tear them apart. Winner of the 8th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival Short Play Festival.

Auto-Erotic Misadventure

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 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 Broadway Short Play Festival

Details

Summary
Brandon (a male hustler), Cliff (a moralistic homosexual) and Norma (an overweight secretary with a domineering mother) share a townhouse in Washington, D.C. Loneliness and fear draw them together, then self centeredness and mistrust tear them apart. Months later, when each has a new life in a new location, their versions of their former relationships with each other are disclosed.  In Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 8th Series.

History
Auto-Erotic Misadventure was presented at the 8th Annual Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, sponsored by Double Image Theatre, in May 1983.
Cast Attributes
CLIFF
NORMA
BRANDON
  • Time Period 1980s
  • Setting 3 Areas: a bar; a kitchen/pantry; a small armchair.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

F.J. Hartland

F. J. Hartland has a reputation as a published playwright, professional actor, award-winning director and respected theatre reviewer. He holds a BA in English from Westminster College and an MFA in Playwriting from Carnegie-Mellon University. He made his NYC debut as a playwr ...
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