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Vacuum

Monologues, Dramatic Comedy  /  1w

Steve Yockey

Though she’s clearly uncomfortable with the whole idea, Jill is recording a video for a dating service. As she struggles to present herself honestly, some of her ticks show through, including her affinity for glamorous pajamas, singing… and vacuuming.

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Vacuum

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

Though she’s clearly uncomfortable with the whole idea, Jill is recording a video for a dating service. As she struggles to present herself honestly, some of her ticks show through, including her affinity for glamorous pajamas, singing… and vacuuming.

Vacuum is included in the collection Curiosities - Short Plays by Steve Yockey.

History
Vacuum premiered as part of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues in March 2020.
Performing Groups
JILL
  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Setting

    Jill’s living room. The present.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

Media

“One of the most original and distinctive voices in modern theatre.” – Stage Raw

“Steve Yockey’s view of the world is from way up high, and simultaneously down in the weeds. It starts out feeling normal, until its off-kilter alt-world side is revealed – a side that keeps you wondering what’s going on and what will happen next… The plays offer payoffs that feel inevitable, and land like punchlines to edgy jokes. Although diverse in subject matter and tone, they hang together through their surreal sensibility.” – Larchmont Buzz

“Yockey’s ideas are clever… full of offbeat humor and dark surprises.” – Stage Raw

Videos

  • Merle Dandridge in Vacuum by Steve Yockey youtube thumbnail

    Merle Dandridge in Vacuum by Steve Yockey

Licensing & Materials

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Authors

Steve Yockey

Steve Yockey
Steve Yockey is a Los Angeles-based writer. His plays are published and licensed by Concord Theatricals. He holds an MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Steve was a Co-Executive Producer on the series Supernatural and is the Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated creator/showru ...
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