TUESDAY MARCH 7, 7PM
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8, 7PM
all parts are available
ABOUT DESIGNER SHORTS 2
Designer Shorts 2 is A.C.T.’s second short-play festival featuring the work of South Florida playwrights around one central theme.
This year's theme is "Secrets."
SHOW DATES: MAY 19-28
THE PLAYS
Two men have an unlikely meeting and discover they have more in common than expected.
BRIDGE WALKER
by Richie Lester
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
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RAY GODBEY
Male, 30-40, a young man who finds himself at a crossroads in his life.
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PETE LIVELY
Male, 60-70, upbeat military veteran with a secret to share.
Robert's daughter Claudia accompanies him on his first date with Irene. Things are not what they seem.
THAT WOMAN FROM FLORIDA
by Marj. Oneill-Butler
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
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ROBERT
Widower, retired lawyer in great shape, 70s
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CLAUDIA
Robert's concerned daughter, 40s
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IRENE
Smart, talented lawyer, 70s
Justine and Tom sit on a bench in a train station and begin to converse. A secret is revealed, opening doors for both of them.
SECOND SIGHT
by Todd Caster
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
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JUSTINE
A middle-aged schoolteacher.
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TOM
A middle-aged blind man.
June is a resident in a senior facility, and when her children come to visit they are not prepared for her independent choices.
PLEASANT PALMS REST HOME
by Ellen Gillette
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
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JUNEJUNE
A woman appearing 70 or up.
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RICHARD
A man appearing 70 or up.
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APRIL
June’s daughter, 40-50.
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GUS
June’s son, 40-50.
Major world events can shape history, as employees at a radio station discover first-hand during the early years of rock & roll.
SPINNING
by Richie Lester
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
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ANDY RENO Early 20’s, radio disc jockey, ambitious
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DOREEN STEVENS 19-20, confident, outgoing, vivacious
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FRANK STEVENS 40-50, radio station GM, visionary.
Lucille spends most of her time with her daughters.
INTO WISHIN'
by Todd Caster
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
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Lucille – An elderly woman. She is in poor health.
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Nadine – The younger daughter. 20ish.
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Helen – The older daughter. 22ish. A college student.
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Lenny – A male nurse. Mid 40’s.
Residents of Briarwood Manor find that the holidays are a time to reflect on the past as well as the future.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by Richie Lester
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
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CHARLIE BURKE
Male, mid-60’s, friendly, twinkle in his eye. Resident of Briarwood Manor.
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MAGGIE WILSON
Female mid/late 70’s, gruff exterior, southern. Resident of Briarwood Manor.
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SANDY MARCUM
Female 30’s-50’s, smart, energetic. New employee at Briarwood Manor. British.