A full-length play in one act by Caridad Svich.
Cast: 2 actors (2 M). Running time: 75 minutes.
- Synopsis: Two friends go out on a boat on a Sunday. They have been friends for a long time. They have shared all lots of things. They have weathered many storms. Today, there will be another storm, which they may not weather. But they may discover what makes them friends, after all.
- This play is part of the seven-play cycle AMERICAN PSALM that began with RED BIKE.
Script History: developed with Mirrorbox Theatre in Iowa, Woven Theatre in Nashville, TN, and Amphibian Stage in Texas.
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Production History: World Premiere at 4615 Theatre in Bethesda, Maryland on February 6, 2023. Directed by Jordan Friend. Starring Eamon Patrick Walsh and Jonathan Del Palmer. Scenic Design by Sarah Beth Hall. Lighting Design by Pierce Stoneburner. Sound Design by Jordan Friend.
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Reviews:
review in Broadway World: https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/Review-4615-Theatres-PAPER-BACKS-and-LIFE-JACKET-A-Thrilling-Pensieve-Showcase-20230213
review in: DC Theater Arts: https://dctheaterarts.org/2023/02/13/two-rewarding-one-acts-paper-backs-and-life-jacket-from-4615-theatre/
Photo by Ryan Maxwell Photography