Bright. Apple. Crush.
by Steve Yockey, Michael Lew, Arthur W. French III, Michael Niederman, Matthew Kelty, Tiffany Antone

Name: Bright. Apple. Crush.
Brand: Steve Yockey
SKU: 9780573660238
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

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Highlights

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One Act10 minsPresent DayEnsemble CastBare Stage/Simple SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the diverse themes in the collection, combining elements of emotion, comedy, and history. Many find that even the weaker segments are still engaging and entertaining, with standout pieces that leave a lasting impact.

Diverse themesEngaging performancesEmotional storytellingSome segments feel weaker

Synopsis

Three monologues intermingle, each character explains what drove them to murder.

One man set fire to his house after finding his wife cheating on him in their bed.

A woman (a teacher) gives poison apples to all of her students because she just can’t stand them anymore.

Another man, physically abused by his lover, ultimately crushes his head with his boot.

Published in Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 32nd Series .

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
ETHAN early 20s; charismatic; loose. He has cigarettes, a lighter and an easy calmness about him.	male	20s	early 20s; charismatic; loose. He has cigarettes, a lighter and an easy calmness about him.
NANCY early 20s; put together; stoic. She has an apple but guards it from the audience.	female	20s	early 20s; put together; stoic. She has an apple but guards it from the audience.
DAN early 20s; quiet; nervous; sweet. He is dressed stylishly and wears a pair of heavy boots. He has a somewhat-healed black eye.	male	20s	early 20s; quiet; nervous; sweet. He is dressed stylishly and wears a pair of heavy boots. He has a somewhat-healed black eye.