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by Lisa Soland (Author)
Dr. Biscotti and the Human Condition takes place in the office of a psychologist as he relives the story of a recent, tragic event. Throughout the play, we witness how choice and happenstance uniquely impact the course of his clients' lives.
________________________This is a full-length play with adult language, requiring 3 males and two females.3 m, 2 f
CHARACTERS: DR. BISCOTTI: A psychologist, 45 to 55 years old.ABBEY: A young woman in her 20s, withdrawn.STEVE: A man in his late 20s with an undercurrent of anger.SHERIE: A woman about to turn 40, beautiful.GEORGE: A man of any age, possibly 30s, about to be married. Experiencing the happiest time of his life.
PLACE:
Dr. Biscotti's office.
ACT ONE
Scene 1: One Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm.
Scene 2: One week later, 9 am to 12 pm.
ACT TWO
Scene 1: One week later, 9 am to 12 pm.
DR. BISCOTTI played by Todd CovertABBEY played by Theodora GreeceSTEVE played by Paul CuneoSHERIE played by Michelle DeLynnGEORGE played by Scott Ford
DR. BISCOTTI AND THE HUMAN CONDITION was subsequently produced by Theater23, with Tom Eubanks as Founding Artistic Director, and directed by Lisa Soland at the Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, opening September 20, 2024.
A staged reading of the play was presented at Pellissippi State College in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 6, 2009, directed by Charles R. Miller. Dr. Biscotti was played by Greg Congleton, Steve by James Francis, and Sherie by Susannah Devereux.
Number of Pages: 84
Dimensions: 0.17 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: March 15, 2024
