For Richard, for Poorer

by Steven G. Martin

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. Eddie is having a difficult day. Neither sublime affirmations from https://www.louisehay.com nor the perfect lemon sponge cake with raspberry filling can help. Sure he's getting married to the man he loves -- a Baptist, bisexual, vegetarian accordion player -- but he realizes that he himself isn't interesting or layered enough to make the marriage last 'til death do they part.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. Eddie is having a difficult day. Neither sublime affirmations from https://www.louisehay.com nor the perfect lemon sponge cake with raspberry filling can help. Sure he's getting married to the man he loves -- a Baptist, bisexual, vegetarian accordion player -- but he realizes that he himself isn't interesting or layered enough to make the marriage last 'til death do they part.

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For Richard, for Poorer

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  • David Lipschutz: For Richard, for Poorer by Steven G. Martin
    “

    FOR RICHARD, FOR POORER is an immensely charming, sweet, and endearing play. I love the contrast between the two characters, and I love even more the love they have for each other. Great work to Steven G. Martin!

    FOR RICHARD, FOR POORER is an immensely charming, sweet, and endearing play. I love the contrast between the two characters, and I love even more the love they have for each other. Great work to Steven G. Martin!

    ”
  • Gemma Cooper-Novack: For Richard, for Poorer by Steven G. Martin
    “

    So sweet, and such a rich opportunity for the actor playing Eddie! Martin has crafted a textured, gay version of Sondheim's "Getting Married Today," one that expresses the same tender love for its speaker and finds vibrant humor in a moment that couldn't be farther from funny for the character.

    So sweet, and such a rich opportunity for the actor playing Eddie! Martin has crafted a textured, gay version of Sondheim's "Getting Married Today," one that expresses the same tender love for its speaker and finds vibrant humor in a moment that couldn't be farther from funny for the character.

    ”
  • Christopher Soucy: For Richard, for Poorer by Steven G. Martin
    “

    You can feel Eddie’s manic panic in your bones! Steve has crafted an anxiety train that doesn’t even stop to take a breath. Joyful or otherwise. I love the juxtaposition of high tension and total calm found in Eddie and Richard. They compliment each other perfectly.

    You can feel Eddie’s manic panic in your bones! Steve has crafted an anxiety train that doesn’t even stop to take a breath. Joyful or otherwise. I love the juxtaposition of high tension and total calm found in Eddie and Richard. They compliment each other perfectly.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Eddie
    Today is his wedding day. He's nervous.
    40s
    Any background
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Richard
    Today is his wedding day. He's not.
    40s
    Any background
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • Professional, 10-Minute Comedy Play Festival, The Ritz Theatre Company, Haddon Township, New Jersey, 2022
  • Professional, Theatre Roulette 2022, MadLab, Columbus, OH, 2022
  • Community Theater, 10-Minute Play Festival, Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette; Lafayette, IN, 2021

Awards

  • Minnesota Shorts Play Festival
    Merely Players Community Theatre, Mankato, MN
    Finalist
    2023
  • judging panel's choice
    10-Minute Comedy Play Festival, The Ritz Theatre Company, Haddon Township, N.J.
    Finalist
    2022