Bright Ideas
by Eric Coble

Name: Bright Ideas
Brand: Eric Coble
SKU: 9780822219927
Rating: 4.03 (37 reviews)

Off-Broadway

Bright Ideas Book Cover — Bright Ideas Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 minsPresent DayExpandable CastingBare Stage/Simple SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find the play to offer a fascinating perspective on parenting. The themes resonate well, providing insightful commentary on family dynamics.

Interesting look at parentingInsightful themes

Synopsis

THE STORY: How far would you go for your child?

For Genevra and Joshua Bradley, the question is no longer hypothetical.

Their three-year-old son, Mac, is next on the waiting list to get into the Bright Ideas Early Childhood Development Academy--and

ThemesEarly childhood education--Parent participation--Fiction Early childhood education--Parent participation Competition--Moral and ethical aspects Education--Parent participation Education--Parent participation--Fiction Competition--Moral and ethical aspects--Fiction MLCS 2006/45356 (P)

Press Reviews

"Eric Coble’s deliciously dark comedy benefits from hilariously funny, psychologically astute portraits… the near surreal spoof hits home with rib-tickling acuity."
— The New York Times

"A tidy little gem of comic insanity."
— Variety

"A tour de force with physical and verbal comedy to spare."
— The New Yorker

"A comedy that is, of all things, genuinely funny."
— New York Newsday

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Joshua Bradley Father of Mac	male	—	Father of Mac
Genevra Bradley Mother of Mac	female	—	Mother of Mac
Cate A super mom	—	—	A super mom
Ross A great dad	—	—	A great dad
Lynzie A great mom	—	—	A great mom
Denise A co-worker of Genevra’s	—	—	A co-worker of Genevra’s
Mr. Scott Genevra’s boss	—	—	Genevra’s boss
Ms. Labradour Mr. Scott’s assistant	male	—	Mr. Scott’s assistant
Airline Steward A man who wants to get off the ground	—	—	A man who wants to get off the ground
Mrs. Menteith An enunciation specialist	—	—	An enunciation specialist
Coach Angus A physical-fitness specialist	—	—	A physical-fitness specialist
Miss Caithness A drama specialist	—	—	A drama specialist
Mrs. Malcolm A Bright Ideas teacher	—	—	A Bright Ideas teacher
Two Moms Two women eager to learn	—	—	Two women eager to learn
Ms. Lennox The Bright Ideas Chief Administrative Executive	—	—	The Bright Ideas Chief Administrative Executive
Bix The Blast-a-Thon Beaver	—	—	The Blast-a-Thon Beaver
Various Voices	—	—	—
Mrs. Heath A teacher who believes in freedom	—	—	A teacher who believes in freedom