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August Afternoon

10 Minute Play, Drama  /  1w, 1m

Rich Orloff

When a man and woman meet for a midday fling, the woman gets her needs met not by the man but from a surprising source.

August Afternoon

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! 1998 Tennessee Williams Playwriting Competition Award

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Summary

When a man and woman meet for a midday fling, the woman gets her needs met not by the man but from a surprising source. Inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper.

Published in Ten Minute Plays from the Actors Theatre of Louisvillie, Vol. 4.

Keywords
Performing Groups
WOMAN - world-weary, once beautiful (30's - 50's)
MAN - earnest and lost (same age as woman)
  • Time Period 1930s, 1920s
  • Setting a motel on a road outside of town
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Authors

Rich Orloff

Rich Orloff
Rich Orloff is the author of a dozen award-winning full-length comedies, three comic revues, oodles of short plays (60 of which have been published by Playscripts, Inc. in eight collections), and the documentary-style play Vietnam 101: The War on Campus, which has had over 30 ...
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