A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE

Period

Short Play, Dark Comedy  /  1w, 2m

Richard McBrien

Janet and Harry's rocky marriage - and Janet's identidy - is challenged when the Gasman pays a visit to their cottage. Published in Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 6th Series.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period
  • Suggested Use
    • Monologues
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival

Details

Summary
In this hilarious British comedy, longtime couple Janet and Harry quarrel over everything from toast to the meaning of love. As Janet gets Harry ready in the morning, she wonders if there's anything more to married life that the day-in-day-out challenges. When the gasman stops by for a routine meter reading, Janet's pushed over the edge and starts to question her own existence. A hilarious comedy that offers rich monologues for both the characters Janet and the Gasman, as well as a dark look at the role of the housewife.  Published in Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 6th Series.
Janet Matthews
Harry Matthews
The Gasman
  • Time Period 1980s
  • Setting A kitchen.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No intermission, Physical Comedy
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

Add-Ons

Take a look below at how you can enhance your show!

Authors

Author

Richard McBrien

Now Playing