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Murmurs

Short Play, Drama  /  2m

Scott C. Sickles

Jason, a former athlete, invites his lab partner over to watch baseball. Jason subtly probes rumors concerning Les' sexuality and, uncovering the truth, shares his own secret: a heart murmur ended his dreams.

Murmurs

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! 1996 Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival

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Summary
Here is a quietly touching coming of age play. Jason, a former athlete, invites his lab partner over to watch baseball. Jason subtly probes rumors concerning Les' sexuality and, uncovering the truth, shares his own secret: a heart murmur ended his dreams. They hear each other's heartbeats and find comfort in each other. Published in Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 21st Series.
History
murmurs was produced as part of the 21st Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival at the Harold Clurman Theatre in New York City on April 30, 1996. Directed by Jodi Finkel, the production featured Gregory Sims and Daniel Sherman.
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JASON BAYLOR – 18 years old; attractive, trim, former athlete, still in good shape; articulate but not particularly well read; gregarious, has a brilliant smile
LES – C. Leslie Morton; 17 years old; C. stands for Cecil; not fat, but not in shape; sardonice sense of humor, articulate and open in friendly circles, withdrawn and awkward in hostile and unfriendsly circles; well read; unconventionally attractive
  • Time Period 1970s
  • Setting Jason's bedroom, spring 1978.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Scott C. Sickles

Scott C. Sickles

Scott C. Sickles has received two Writers Guild of America Awards for the daytime serial General Hospital, as well as multiple Emmy and WGA Award nominations for that series and One Life to Live. His plays have been performed in New York City, his native Pittsburgh and across ...

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