Synopsis of Each Scene:
 

1. Her Heart: Glory, a woman traveling to see the northern lights, camps out in the yard of a local man, East. She carries her broken heart in a paper bag, mourning the loss of her husband. East helps her discover that love can be mended.
    

2. Sad and Glad: Jimmy, who is nursing a broken heart, runs into his ex-girlfriend Sandrine at a bar. They awkwardly catch up, and Jimmy learns that Sandrine is getting married, a revelation that leaves him with mixed emotions.
    

3. This Hurts: Marvalyn accidentally hits Steve with an ironing board. Steve, who cannot feel pain due to a rare condition, is surprised to feel something unexpected—emotional pain—when Marvalyn kisses him.
    

4. Getting It Back: Gayle visits her boyfriend, Lendall, to return all the love he has given her over the years, literally bringing it in bags. Lendall, surprised by her actions, reveals that he has something special for her too, leading to a heartwarming resolution.
    

5. They Fell: Randy and Chad, two longtime friends, recount their failed relationships and lament how love never seems to work for them. In a surprising turn, they realize they have fallen in love with each other.
    

6. Where It Went: Phil and Marci, a married couple, struggle to reconnect during an evening out. They search for Marci's lost shoe, but their conversation reveals deeper issues in their relationship, symbolizing the distance that has grown between them.
    

7. Story of Hope: Hope returns to Almost, seeking the man she once left behind. She knocks on his door, only to find that he has moved on and married someone else. The man, who still holds a place for her in his heart, forgives her, but Hope realizes she is too late.
    

8. Seeing the Thing: Rhonda and Dave, friends and neighbors, are awkwardly navigating their feelings for each other. Dave gifts Rhonda a painting, hoping to convey his love. After some confusion, Rhonda finally understands and reciprocates his feelings.
    

9. Epilogue/Prologue and Interlogue: These brief scenes frame the play, showing Pete and Ginette, a young couple, sitting on a bench. They are trying to express their love for each other, but Ginette feels distant. In the final scene, she walks away, only to come back to him, symbolizing that love may take time, but it often finds its way back.

 

Questions:

Director: Phil Mastman pmastman@gmail.com

Producer: Chad Eastwood chadeastwood1@gmail.com

If you have questions about the audition process, getting signed up, or need a physical copy of the script, please contact Chad Eastwood.

For questions about the artistic/acting aspects of the audition, please email Phil Mastman.

Anyone unable to make the audition dates but wishing to audition must contact Chad or Phil to set up an alternate time.