Brothers on a Hotel Bed (15 minute play)

by Elisabeth Giffin Speckman

Sam and James, having only just met each other, and tired after a long day of driving, enter their hotel room to discover there is only one bed.

Sam and James, having only just met each other, and tired after a long day of driving, enter their hotel room to discover there is only one bed.

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Brothers on a Hotel Bed (15 minute play)

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  • Noble Jones: Brothers on a Hotel Bed (15 minute play)

    The flow of this piece is super entertaining. As an older brother myself, the bickering is just on POINT. The very light comedy meets well with the underlying dramatic circumstances.

    The flow of this piece is super entertaining. As an older brother myself, the bickering is just on POINT. The very light comedy meets well with the underlying dramatic circumstances.

  • John Busser: Brothers on a Hotel Bed (15 minute play)

    Life is an endless series of comings and goings. Sam and James have just lost a father and gained each other when they learn they are half-brothers. Elisabeth Giffin Speckman brings these two together and they have to learn to deal with the implications and expectations of finding this new connection. With a number of revelations and twists, she keeps the play fascinating as the two men try to navigate a tentative friendship if not a kinship. The ending shows there's hope and light at the end of a dark passage. This piece was satisfyingly heart-warming.

    Life is an endless series of comings and goings. Sam and James have just lost a father and gained each other when they learn they are half-brothers. Elisabeth Giffin Speckman brings these two together and they have to learn to deal with the implications and expectations of finding this new connection. With a number of revelations and twists, she keeps the play fascinating as the two men try to navigate a tentative friendship if not a kinship. The ending shows there's hope and light at the end of a dark passage. This piece was satisfyingly heart-warming.

  • Bruce Karp: Brothers on a Hotel Bed (15 minute play)

    Interesting story with surprising twists. Well-written, moves along nicely and this reader wanted to know more as I went along for the ride. A sweet ending completes the ride.

    Interesting story with surprising twists. Well-written, moves along nicely and this reader wanted to know more as I went along for the ride. A sweet ending completes the ride.

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Character Information

  • Sam
    Character Age
    Early 20s
  • James
    Uptight, anxious.
    Character Age
    12-16

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Western Kentucky University, Year 2022
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Kentwood Players, Year 2021
  • Type Professional, Organization Portland Actors Conservatory, Year 2021
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Crossroads Jerusalem, Year 2020
  • Type Community Theater, Organization 2Cents Theatre Group, Year 2019
  • Type Workshop, Organization Miami University, Year 2013

Awards

  • Collective 10: 10 Minute Plays
    The Collective NY
    Semi-Finalist
    2013
  • Stage It! 10 Minute Plays
    Center for the Arts Bonita Springs
    Semi-Finalist
    2018