Small Talk
by Eric Fallen

Small Talk Book Cover
Small Talk Cover

Synopsis

This collection of eight 10 minute plays include: PERFECT WEATHER (2m) - When a strange man interrupts Jim's meditative morning ritual, what begins with small talk about the weather, soon devolves into a bizarre interrogation.

THE MERRY-GO-ROUND (1 m, 1f) - After a vigorous morning of work, two porn actors get lost in a circular conversation.

COMMUNION (1m, 2f) - When a dying man's request for a strawberry milkshake is denied by his long-suffering wife, the couple descend into a battle that could be their last.

THE MONSTER (2m) - A motorcycle salesman uses all the usual tricks to lure his customer in, but a strange and violent story prevents him from closing the deal.

BASIC PLUMBING (2m) - A small town library is the setting for a stand-off between an up-tight librarian and the local madman.

THE DRIVING RANGE (1 m, 1f) - While an instructor leads a woman through the basics of the golf swing, an underlying tension threatens to throw them both off their game.

BEHIND THE WHEEL (2m) - A man begs his brother to save him from despair by letting his father-in-law die.

THE INCLUSION (1m, 1f) - When a woman invites an old friend to her jewelry store to help him find the best diamond for his fiance, it eventually becomes clear that he wants more than her advice.

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 4 total roles, 2 female and 2 male roles.

Publication

Publisher
Samuel French
Year Published
2010
ISBN 10
0573601208
ISBN 13
9780573601200
Binding
Paperback
Print Length
78 pages
Language
English
LCC
MLCS 2016/42474 (P)
Print
Small Talk is a sketches / skits play written by and published by Samuel French in 2010. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780573601200 and an ISBN-10 of 0573601208.

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