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First Kisses

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  1w, 1m

In this multi-prize-winning love story, we follow the lives of Mary and
John as they grow up and grow old together from the age of eleven to
seventy-two.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences, Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! The Babylon Players World Premiere Playwriting Contest and the Backdoor Theatre (Wichita Falls) 20th Annual New Play Project.

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Summary
In this multi-prize-winning love story, we follow the lives of Mary and John as they grow up and grow old together from the age of eleven to seventy-two. It starts with their first kiss, when John's hamster dies, and continues through all their joys and losses, bad dresses and old girlfriends, and even condoms in their daughter's sock drawer. This piece is a tour de force for two exceptional actors, or a tremendous opportunity to show off your company's extraordinary talent base.
History
First Kisses was initially workshopped using multiple actors playing the two roles by the Gatesinger Company Ltd. under the working title “When I’m Kissing You” on January 31, 2003, directed by John L’Hommedieu.
JOHN - a boy who becomes a man
MARY - a girl who becomes a woman

Can be flexible casting of varied ages and sizes

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Authors

Jay D. Hanagan

Jay D. Hanagan was raised in Sodus, NY, a small town nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario somewhere between Rochester and Syracuse. There, in the sixth grade, (often described as three of the happiest years of his life) Mr. Hanagan performed in a 'real' play, Tom Sawyer, for ...
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