A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
Blind Date
Short Play, Comedy / 1f, 1m
Jonathan and Wendy meet through a magazine lonely hearts column
and
arrange to go on a blind date with a difference: it takes place in
Jonathan's living room.
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Cast Size
1f, 1m -
Duration
30 minutes -
Subgenre
Romantic Comedy -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
Jonathan and Wendy meet through a magazine lonely hearts column and arrange to go on a blind date with a difference: it takes place in Jonathan's living room. Neither of them has particularly high hopes, having had bad romantic experiences in the past, but gradually they overcome their nerves and awkwardness and agree to make it a proper date over dinner.
This play may be performed individually or as the first act in Duets, a comedy in four acts.
History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Contemporary
- Setting
The living room of an apartment.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features Not Applicable
- Duration 30 minutes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
"This bittersweet quick-change comedy is streaked with pathos and is effortlessly charming, with each character sketched with verve and skill." - Sydney Morning Herald
"Quilter's understanding of human desires and quirks is on show and probed so endearingly ... A warm and funny exploration of love and other bruises." - Daily Telegraph
"Compelling, dense, funny and varied ... The language is always beautifully rendered, character-specific, and emotionally satisfying ... a play to be treasured!" - Atlanta Theater Review
Video clip of the Dallas production -
Music
- Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
- Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
- Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £30 per performance plus VAT when applicable.