A Sometime Thing
by James Lineberger

Name: A Sometime Thing
Brand: James Lineberger
SKU: 9780573624827

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

One Act 30 mins Present Day Roles for Children Unit Set/Multiple Settings American

National Collegiate Playwriting Contest winner.

Ed encourages the affections of the widow, Emma, only to steal her savings.

It helps that Emma is attracted to his young son, Eddie who doesn't know his father is a thief.

When Emma catches Ed trying to flee with her money, she drives him off but keeps Eddie with her.

Eddie realizes he must leave.

He can't bear the thought his father is bad, but without him, his father is alone with no one to love him.

Character	Gender	Age	Description
ED HARPER About thirty, handsome, cat-like in his movements. He wears neat, sharply pressed khaki work clothes throughout the play.	male	—	About thirty, handsome, cat-like in his movements. He wears neat, sharply pressed khaki work clothes throughout the play.
EDDIE HARPER Twelve to fourteen years old; a somber, dark-haired child. He wears levis and a sport shirt.	male	—	Twelve to fourteen years old; a somber, dark-haired child. He wears levis and a sport shirt.
EMMA MORRISON Thirty or so, blond, pretty.	—	—	Thirty or so, blond, pretty.