The Last Train Home

by Neal Alexander Lewis

EMILY is returning to a town she loathes because her sister, MARY, is getting married. Over two weekends, two weeks apart, EMILY must face the dreaded bridesmaid's dress, her sister's friends, and the pressures of a job that doesn't stop just because she's gone for a few days. Meanwhile; JAKE, LAURENCE'S Best Man, labors as a go-between for ASHLEY and ANNABEL, an estranged couple who are nonetheless set to stand...

EMILY is returning to a town she loathes because her sister, MARY, is getting married. Over two weekends, two weeks apart, EMILY must face the dreaded bridesmaid's dress, her sister's friends, and the pressures of a job that doesn't stop just because she's gone for a few days. Meanwhile; JAKE, LAURENCE'S Best Man, labors as a go-between for ASHLEY and ANNABEL, an estranged couple who are nonetheless set to stand across the aisle as their friends get married. Before the backdrop of wedding bliss, and the broiling antipathy between ASHLEY and ANNABEL, JAKE and EMILY find meaning and friendship as they struggle to hold the bridal party together.

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The Last Train Home

Character Information

  • Emily Mason
    MARY MASON'S sister, and the Maid of Honor at the wedding. EMILY is returning to her hometown for the one and only purpose of MARY'S wedding.
    20-30s
    Any
    Cis/trans Woman,
    n/b
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Jake Henderson
    The Best Man. JAKE is a bartender and works with ANNABEL at the bar LAURENCE frequents. JAKE and LAURENCE have known each other for years, often drinking, and playing soccer together.
    20-30s
    Any
    Cis/Trans Man,
    n/b
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Ashley Fletcher
    ASHLEY is MARY'S roommate and a Bridesmaid. ASHLEY is also ANNABEL'S ex-girlfriend.
    20-30s
    Any
    Cis/trans Woman,
    n/b
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Annabel Fritz
    ANNABEL is one of the Groomsmen, and ASHLEY is her ex-girlfriend. They did not part on good terms.
    20-30s
    Any
    Cis/trans Woman,
    n/b
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Mary Mason
    The Bride, EMILY'S sister, and a believer in love-at-first-sight, and perfect weddings.
    20-30s
    Any
    Cis/trans Woman,
    n/b
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Laurence Wright
    The Groom, JAKE'S best friend.
    20-30s
    Any
    Cis/Trans Man,
    n/b
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary

Awards

  • The Annual Staged Reading Series
    Turn to Flesh Productions
    Runner Up
    2016