A Bench at the Edge
by Luigi Jannuzzi, Richard McBrien, M.H. Appleman

Name: A Bench at the Edge
Brand: Luigi Jannuzzi
SKU: 9780573600548
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

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Highlights

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One Act 40 mins Present Day Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle) Bare Stage/Simple Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

A person sits on a bench at the edge of an abyss.

In the style of Theatre of the Absurd, this is simply done as a bench on the edge of the apron.

Along comes a second person contemplating “a heroic dive.”

Their repartee, the meaning of where they really are and what they are really there for, draws out the humor and conflict of the edge.

What is the abyss and what are these people doing here?

Comic and terrifying concepts mix with these lives that are drawn to the edge, the confrontations here, and the conclusion that life is precious after all.

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Matt Young, likable, and thoughtful, he tries to appear casual and self-confident, in order to disguise his feelings of insecurity. He is well dressed, in a subdued suit, shirt, and tie.	male	—	Young, likable, and thoughtful, he tries to appear casual and self-confident, in order to disguise his feelings of insecurity. He is well dressed, in a subdued suit, shirt, and tie.
Cynthia Young and appealing, with a ready laugh and sense of humor that help to conceal her underlying shyness and seriousness. She is wearing an attractive outfit - a dressy blouse and full skirt.	female	—	Young and appealing, with a ready laugh and sense of humor that help to conceal her underlying shyness and seriousness. She is wearing an attractive outfit - a dressy blouse and full skirt.