Cockeyed
by William Missouri Downs
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers love the amusing and insightful nature of the play, highlighting its exploration of invisibility in relationships. Many praise its witty humor and clever philosophical references that resonate with audiences. The fast-paced narrative and relatable themes make it an enjoyable experience, with some hoping to see it performed live someday.
Synopsis
Comedy / Character: 3m 1w / Unit SetPhil an average nice guy is madly in love with the beautiful Sophia.
The only problem is that she's unaware of his existence.
He tries to introduce himself but she looks right through him.
When Phil discovers Sophia has a glass eye he thinks that might be the problem but soon realizes that she really can't see him.
Perhaps he is caught in a philosophical hyperspace or dualistic reality or perhaps beautiful women are just unaware of nice guys.
Armed only
Press Reviews
"A clever romantic comedy."
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Rocking with laughter... hilarious... polished and engaging work draws heavily on the age-old conventions of farce: improbable situations, exaggerated characters, amazing coincidences, absurd misunderstandings, people hiding in closets and barely missing each other as they run in and out of doors... full of comic momentum."
— Talkin' Broadway
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Sophia A Pretty Secretary. She has a glass eye. |
V.P. Marley A Handsome Boss. He wears a cell phone headset on one ear. |
Norman A Nervous Accountant. Phil’s friend. |
Phil A Nice Guy. Majored in philosophy in college. |
Publication
Cockeyed is a American comedy play written by William Missouri Downs and published by Samuel French in New York (2009).
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Samuel French a ed.
Samuel French · 2009 · 72 pp
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