Chemistry

by Ben Holbrook

Jojo has a new job! She's taken it upon herself to memorize and deliver messages in her cozy Brooklyn neighborhood. One message, however, finds her engaging in a fascinating conversation with Thad, which ranges from love, to sex, to chemicals, in this short one act.

Jojo has a new job! She's taken it upon herself to memorize and deliver messages in her cozy Brooklyn neighborhood. One message, however, finds her engaging in a fascinating conversation with Thad, which ranges from love, to sex, to chemicals, in this short one act.

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Chemistry

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  • Andrea Aptecker: Chemistry by Ben Holbrook
    “

    This was lovely, so funny and bittersweet and unique. I love the idea of someone getting paid to deliver in-person messages (or rants) to people in the neighborhood, it's so charming and weird. And the idea of having chemistry is masterfully woven throughout the play. This script is special.

    This was lovely, so funny and bittersweet and unique. I love the idea of someone getting paid to deliver in-person messages (or rants) to people in the neighborhood, it's so charming and weird. And the idea of having chemistry is masterfully woven throughout the play. This script is special.

    ”
  • Dan Caffrey: Chemistry by Ben Holbrook
    “

    So effortlessly sweet, and yet reveals a surprising amount of depth by the end without losing its charm. There's something refreshing about watching a conversation between two strangers build and build and build until it's asking meaningful questions about romance, physical affection, and yes, science.

    So effortlessly sweet, and yet reveals a surprising amount of depth by the end without losing its charm. There's something refreshing about watching a conversation between two strangers build and build and build until it's asking meaningful questions about romance, physical affection, and yes, science.

    ”
  • Samantha Marchant: Chemistry by Ben Holbrook
    “

    I learned a lot from this script. About people, love and chemistry. I greatly enjoyed the short amount of time I got to spend with Thad and Jo-Jo.

    I learned a lot from this script. About people, love and chemistry. I greatly enjoyed the short amount of time I got to spend with Thad and Jo-Jo.

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival, 2022

Production History

  • Professional, The Motor Company, 2018

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