The Last Romance
by Joe Dipietro

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Highlights

90 mins Present Day Role(s) for Senior Actor(s) Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

A crush can make anyone feel young again – even a widower named Ralph.

On an ordinary day in a routine life, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk – one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love.

Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph attempts to woo the elegant, but distant, Carol.

Defying Carol's reticence – and his lonely sister's jealousy – Ralph embarks on the trip of a lifetime, and regains a happiness that seemed all but lost.

The Last Romance is a heart-warming comedy about the transformative power of love.

Press Reviews

"Remarkably free of cliché… the golden-years love story casts a bewitching spell… it should enjoy a long life.” – Variety“A tale that mixes heartbreak with its humor and opera with the laughter… for all the breezy throwaway jokes – and there is enough laughter to make even old age seem pleasurable – the central message about seizing life with a passion comes through loud and clear.” – Naples News”You'll fall in love with The Last Romance… the audience howls with laughter."

— Florida Weekly

Characters

Character
RALPH BELLINI

80 years old, vigorous and full of life

CAROL REYNOLDS

70s, attractive, proper, and very well-dressed

ROSE TAGLIATELLE

70s

THE YOUNG MAN

Early 20s, baby-faced with a beautiful singing voice

Publication

ISBN-13 9780822225201
ISBN-10 0822225204

The Last Romance is a comedy play written by Joe Dipietro and published by Dramatists Play Service .

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)

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