Standing On Ceremony
by Mo Gaffney, Wendy Macleod, José Rivera, Doug Wright, Paul Rudnick, Moises Kaufman, Neil Labute, Jordan Harrison, Brian Shnipper

Name: Standing On Ceremony
Brand: Mo Gaffney
SKU: 9780822226543
Rating: 3.9 (30 reviews)

Standing On Ceremony Book Cover — Standing On Ceremony Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

One Act Unit Set/Multiple Settings American LGBTQ Comedy

Why we like it

"'Standing On Ceremony' by Mo Gaffney showcases the strength of friendship through a series of poignant and comedic monologues that reflect on love and commitment."

From: Plays Centered on Friendship

Synopsis

THE STORIES: Two little words, and suddenly your whole world changes.

An A-list lineup of writers offers unique takes on the moments before, during and after I do.

Witty, warm and occasionally wacky, these plays are vows to the blessings of equal

Themes Homosexuality--Drama Homophobia--Drama Gay men Homosexuality Lesbians--Drama Lesbians Marriage--Drama Marriage PS508.G39 S73 2013 Sexual minorities--Drama Same-sex marriage--Drama Sexual minorities Same-sex marriage

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
NATE Man	—	—	Man
WALLACE Man	—	—	Man
ALLIE Woman	—	—	Woman
HANNAH Woman	—	—	Woman
ANNOUNCER Voiceover only	—	—	Voiceover only
MARY ABIGAIL CARSTAIRS-SWEETBUCKLE An outgoing, oddly innocent, well-meaning woman. From a small-town in Ohio, wears something pretty but comfortable with well-chosen accessories. Enjoys public speaking.	female	—	An outgoing, oddly innocent, well-meaning woman. From a small-town in Ohio, wears something pretty but comfortable with well-chosen accessories. Enjoys public speaking.
STUART WEINBLATT Mary’s neighbor, a kind, ordinary-looking man. Concerned.	male	—	Mary’s neighbor, a kind, ordinary-looking man. Concerned.
BOB An affable soul with a pleasing face.	—	—	An affable soul with a pleasing face.
BEVERLY Chatty, ebullient, without rancor.	—	—	Chatty, ebullient, without rancor.
SHANE A wildly attractive rock’n’roller.	—	—	A wildly attractive rock’n’roller.
FRAN A senior citizen.	—	—	A senior citizen.
SHEILA African-American, a woman of fierce principle.	female	—	African-American, a woman of fierce principle.
OLIVER Middle-aged and bespectacled with a calm demeanor.	—	—	Middle-aged and bespectacled with a calm demeanor.
TOM A man, wearing a tux.	male	—	A man, wearing a tux.
JERRY A man, also wearing a tux.	male	—	A man, also wearing a tux.
LIZ Early 40s, pretty.	—	40s	Early 40s, pretty.
CATE Late 30s, same.	—	30s	Late 30s, same.
MICHAEL FINKLESTEIN Nice-looking, wears jeans and a sports jacket. A dedicated New York public school teacher.	—	—	Nice-looking, wears jeans and a sports jacket. A dedicated New York public school teacher.
GABRIELLE FINKLESTEIN An NYU professor, deeply loving mom, passionate advocate for liberal causes. She looks great.	female	—	An NYU professor, deeply loving mom, passionate advocate for liberal causes. She looks great.
JOE Dressed in mourning, wears a yarmulke.	—	—	Dressed in mourning, wears a yarmulke.
PABLO A man, getting married.	male	—	A man, getting married.
ANDREW A man, also getting married.	male	—	A man, also getting married.