Hello there and welcome, once again, to the Theatrical Shenanigans Father's Day Special! For this episode I have with me three other wonderful playwrights with works that celebrate fathers and fatherhood.
Our four plays and playwrights are:
1) "Father's Daughter" (https://newplayexchange.org/script/2047383/the-songs-we-sing-at-funerals) by John David Brown (https://newplayexchange.org/users/74716/john-david-brown)
Synopsis:
Jeanie, who is already mourning the loss of her father, is shocked when she discovers he's made a return visit!
Cast:
Sammy - Greg Bauhof (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-bauhof-2181767b/)
Jeanie - Ash Albiniak (https://unabashedvo.com/)
2) "What's Left Unsaid" (https://newplayexchange.org/script/3299407/whats-left-unsaid) by Robert J. LeBlanc (https://newplayexchange.org/users/37762/robert-j-leblanc & https://www.dramatistsguild.com/members/robertleblanc)
Synopsis:
Brook's mother is dying. She returns home for the first time in almost 20 years to set her affairs in order. Ella, her much younger sister, stayed to care for her dying mother. Now, with almost two decades of questions, the sisters try to come to terms with their past.
Cast:
Elle - Jaquelyn Priskorn (www.jacquiefloyd.com)
Brook - Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/)
3) "Fighting Hands" (https://newplayexchange.org/script/3284393/fighting-hands) by Rachel Feeny-Williams (https://newplayexchange.org/users/60206/rachel-feeny-williams & https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/)
Synopsis:
Maggie has an unexpected visit from her father (boxer and heavy) Les 'Steel Hands' Jackson who, despite being absent most her young life, now needs to talk
Cast:
Les - Karim Kronfli (https://www.dramaticvoice.co.uk/)
Maggie - Tanya Rich (www.tanyarich.co.uk)
4) "24 Lasagnas" (https://newplayexchange.org/script/3296197/24-lasagnas) by Christopher Plumridge (https://newplayexchange.org/users/64773/christopher-plumridge
Synopsis:
Recently widowed, Robert is filling the time, and the kitchen, by making 24 Lasagnas for his daughter to take back to university. A heart-warming yet emotional 10 minute play, exploring grief and a good lasagna recipe.
Cast:
Robert - Jeff Tullin (https://twitter.com/Jeff_Tullin)
Katy - Cathy Flockton
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