In a more remote New Jersey neighborhood, near an old church, what can happen?
Grace Anderson and her husband Greg recently bought an old farmhouse in New Jersey. The house and its surrounding property date back to the 1800’s. They love the area even though they were told it might be haunted, since it’s quite remote and their distant neighbors would see lights going on and off at various hours of the night. But the Andersons are quite happy with their little piece of serenity that is nestled firmly in the woods. There is a great walking path behind the house. Behind that is an old building that used to be a church that sits on the nature reserve and a bird sanctuary. Grace and Greg love to take their dog, Bruiser, walking in these magical woods. One day, Bruiser disappears. When Grace goes to look for him, she meets some strangers who will change her life forever.
ARTWORK: Illustration 109796421 © Siarhei Nosyreu | Dreamstime.com
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PLAY DETAILS:
- 2w, 2m. 1either
- Grace Anderson – An interaction designer for Google; works in Manhattan. Raised Catholic, but now questioning. Happy but seeking deeper meaning in life. Trusting and kind, comfortable in nature and their new environment. Recently doubting her self-worth.
- Greg Anderson – Her husband, also works at Google in Chelsea, but is a product analyst in data science. Recently opened his own start up. Happily married for 3 years. He really wants kids, but Grace was told she cannot conceive. Not so happy in the woods, liked living in the city.
- The Stranger – Very tall, either male or female, and very emphatic in speech. Has a kindly nature and bright spark. Most people take a shine to them almost immediately.
- Woman/Mary Katharine – Their neighbor, a mother of 4, early 40s.
- Man/Michael – Her husband, late 40s, a university professor
- About 12 minutes
- Contemporary costumes
- Simple setting: interior/exterior
- ORDER # 3377
PERUSAL MATERIALS:
REHEARSAL-PRODUCTION MATERIALS:
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BILLING CREDITS:
OFF THE PATH
Chance Encounters With Strangers
by Coni Koepfinger
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PRODUCTIONS:
PREMIERE PRODUCTION: TBA
READING: The Open Eye Theater and PLAYTIME on WIOX RADIO — ZOOM READING, 2024
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