Alpha Betty

by Bear Kosik

Five women waiting to use the restroom have decided to play the alphabet game to pass the time. If only they had agreed on the rules before they started. Each woman has her own distinct way of handling this challenge while trying to remain on friendly terms.

Five women waiting to use the restroom have decided to play the alphabet game to pass the time. If only they had agreed on the rules before they started. Each woman has her own distinct way of handling this challenge while trying to remain on friendly terms.

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  • Daniel Smith: Alpha Betty

    A very funny short play (16 pages) with absurdist vibes and witty wordplay reminiscent of classic sketch comedy routines like “Who’s on First?” As they wait in line for the restroom, five women (whose names conveniently start with A, B, C, D, and E) play a game that requires taking turns to list an animal for each letter of the alphabet. The game proceeds in fits and starts as they evaluate each other’s answers and question their category choices.

    A very funny short play (16 pages) with absurdist vibes and witty wordplay reminiscent of classic sketch comedy routines like “Who’s on First?” As they wait in line for the restroom, five women (whose names conveniently start with A, B, C, D, and E) play a game that requires taking turns to list an animal for each letter of the alphabet. The game proceeds in fits and starts as they evaluate each other’s answers and question their category choices.

  • Morey Norkin: Alpha Betty

    Very funny, fast, clever dialogue. Like a Vaudeville sketch but with a modern feel. Should be a joy to perform for any group of five women lucky enough to be cast. And this is sure to have the psychological effect of giving audience members the same urge as these women. Just try to hold it until the end!

    Very funny, fast, clever dialogue. Like a Vaudeville sketch but with a modern feel. Should be a joy to perform for any group of five women lucky enough to be cast. And this is sure to have the psychological effect of giving audience members the same urge as these women. Just try to hold it until the end!

  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: Alpha Betty

    Having played this game before I love the creative way the writer uses word play throughout as this group of ladies take what is a fairly simple game and end up in utter chaos. I can picture the audience laughing up a storm. This may be the first play of this writer's that I have read but it won't be the last if this brilliantly funny piece is anything to go by.

    Having played this game before I love the creative way the writer uses word play throughout as this group of ladies take what is a fairly simple game and end up in utter chaos. I can picture the audience laughing up a storm. This may be the first play of this writer's that I have read but it won't be the last if this brilliantly funny piece is anything to go by.

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Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Year 2017
  • Type Professional, Organization New York Short Play & Musical Festival, The Players' Theatre, Year 2017