ALL THERE IS TO SEE (fka "Seeing Eye")

by Nick Malakhow

FULL LENGTH: Overwhelmed by the world of hook up apps and dating profiles, Jason, who is blind, goes looking for love in person at a gay bar. While smoking outside, he strikes up a conversation with the charming and self-deprecating Robbie. Despite the protestations of his overprotective and anxious sister, Jordan, Jason initiates a whirlwind romance with Robbie that tests whether both men are ready to be fully...

FULL LENGTH: Overwhelmed by the world of hook up apps and dating profiles, Jason, who is blind, goes looking for love in person at a gay bar. While smoking outside, he strikes up a conversation with the charming and self-deprecating Robbie. Despite the protestations of his overprotective and anxious sister, Jordan, Jason initiates a whirlwind romance with Robbie that tests whether both men are ready to be fully seen by someone else. (EMAIL FOR CURRENT DRAFT)
CW: ableism, Self-injury

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ALL THERE IS TO SEE (fka "Seeing Eye")

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  • Ryan M. Bultrowicz: ALL THERE IS TO SEE (fka "Seeing Eye") by Nick Malakhow
    “

    Malakhow's dialogue is absolutely brilliant - I was so consistently endeared and entertained during my read. The three characters driving this story are so compelling and authentic you start to feel as if you really know them. Lots of humorous moments (still laughing about a Chris Evans joke in here) balanced well with the more poignant revelations embedded into this script, I highly recommend checking this out.

    Malakhow's dialogue is absolutely brilliant - I was so consistently endeared and entertained during my read. The three characters driving this story are so compelling and authentic you start to feel as if you really know them. Lots of humorous moments (still laughing about a Chris Evans joke in here) balanced well with the more poignant revelations embedded into this script, I highly recommend checking this out.

    ”
  • Samantha Marchant: ALL THERE IS TO SEE (fka "Seeing Eye") by Nick Malakhow
    “

    A well sculpted three hander. I was invested in all the characters’ lives from the very beginning and I like where we leave off in the story. Reflection, growth and opportunity.

    A well sculpted three hander. I was invested in all the characters’ lives from the very beginning and I like where we leave off in the story. Reflection, growth and opportunity.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: ALL THERE IS TO SEE (fka "Seeing Eye") by Nick Malakhow
    “

    Three damaged people stumble toward and away from connection in this gripping and moving play. Filled with witty, natural dialogue and depth of characterization, this play is both heart-rending for its content and exhilarating for its craft.

    Three damaged people stumble toward and away from connection in this gripping and moving play. Filled with witty, natural dialogue and depth of characterization, this play is both heart-rending for its content and exhilarating for its craft.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Jason
    JASON: he/him, mid-late 20s, Attractive, and might be intimidatingly so if he were twice as confident. Jason is blind. Any race, though likely not Black.
    20's
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Robbie
    ROBBIE: he/him, late 20s or early 30s, Appealing but self-deprecating. Cocky-insecure. Works at Urban Outfitters and dresses the part off duty. Black.
    20s-30s
    African American/Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Jordan
    JORDAN: she/her, late 20s or early 30s, Jason’s older sister. People call her an “overwhelming” personality, but her brashness is entirely rooted in anxiety. Any race.
    20s-30s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Gritty City Repertory Youth Theatre, 2021
  • Reading, Actors Studio of Newburyport, 2020
  • Reading, Playhouse on the Square, 2019
  • Reading, Victory Gardens Theater, Ignition Festival, 2018
  • Reading, Fresh Ink Theater, Ink Spot Festival, 2018

Awards

  • Unicorn Theatre's In-Progress New Play Reading Series
    Finalist
    2020
  • New American Voices Festival
    The Landing Theatre Company
    Semi-Finalist
    2020
  • NewWorks@TheWorks Playwriting Competition
    Playhouse on the Square
    Finalist
    2019
  • Garry Marshall Theater New Works Festival
    Finalist
    2019
  • Latinx Theater Commons 2018 Carnaval of New Works
    Finalist
    2018