Cockeyed
by William Missouri Downs

Name: Cockeyed
Brand: William Missouri Downs
SKU: 9780573697166
Rating: 2.92 (18 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

105 minsPresent DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Comedy

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.

Hilarious and fast-pacedClever philosophical referencesRelatable themes on invisibilityWitty humor throughoutUnrealistic scenarios at times

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	Gender	Age	Description
Sophia A Pretty Secretary. She has a glass eye.	female	—	A Pretty Secretary. She has a glass eye.
V.P. Marley A Handsome Boss. He wears a cell phone headset on one ear.	male	—	A Handsome Boss. He wears a cell phone headset on one ear.
Norman A Nervous Accountant. Phil’s friend.	—	—	A Nervous Accountant. Phil’s friend.
Phil A Nice Guy. Majored in philosophy in college.	—	—	A Nice Guy. Majored in philosophy in college.