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Electric Roses

10 Minute Play, Drama  /  1w, 2m

David Howard

Russ sits in jail recounting the fateful events which led up to his imprisonment.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary

Russ sits in jail recounting the fateful events which led up to his imprisonment. After taking off with his girlfriend Sara and his best friend Darrell on a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas in the middle of the night, Russ punches out a man ogling his new wife, we learn Russ has consistent anger and jealousy issues. Perhaps that is why he finds his wife and best friend skipping town while he sits in jail.

Published in Ten Minute Plays from Actors Theatre of Louisville, Vol. 1.

History
Electric Roses was first produced at Actors Theatre of Louisville on May 17, 1988. It was directed by Andrea Urice.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
RUSS – a hot-headed young man
SARA – Russ’ no-nonsense girlfriend
DARRELL – a considerate young man
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting a bus station and a cell in a county jail
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Mild Adult Themes

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Author

David Howard

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