Finger Painting In A Murphy Bed
by David L. Paterson


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Myra Smuldanski, a hardworking secretarial temp from Queens, has done the unconscionable in her brother Ludlow’s opinion: she has accepted a date with a dashing young executive.
Not prone to dating because of priorities involved in caring for young Ludlow, Myra is taking one last swing at romance.
For 24 hours, a comedic tug-of-war rages in her cramped apartment.
Ludlow, an aspiring finger painter who suffers manic episodes, is determined to destroy the budding relationship that threatens his exclusive hold on his sister’s love.
Reginald must fight for Myra’s affection, and ultimately, Ludlow discovers that acceptance affords him a measure of dignity.
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"Wholeheartedly recommended… truly moving... consistently witty, often brilliantly so."
— Garden Grove Journal
Characters
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Ludlow Myra’s brother, an aspiring finger painter, he is unable to confront the world outside their apartment door. A quick wit, but also a victim of manic behavior. |
Reginald Myra’s first date in eons. A pleasant-looking corporate climbing yuppie-wanna-be. His attempts at being suave rarely succeed, but he is a determined spirit and overall good guy. |
Myra A hardworking New York temp, she is abrasive when necessary, but not mean-spirited; not unattractive but rarely had time to be concerned with her looks. |
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Finger Painting In A Murphy Bed is a American comedy play written by David L. Paterson and published by Samuel French in New York (1995).
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Samuel French · 1995 · 75 pp
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