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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  • Brazil Remani: FOR RICHARD, FOR POORER by Steven G. Martin
    “

    I love this play. Eddie exhibits the perfect combo of warmth, understanding, humor, and a healthy dose of fear/uncertainty.

    I love this play. Eddie exhibits the perfect combo of warmth, understanding, humor, and a healthy dose of fear/uncertainty.

    ”
  • 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.

    ”
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Character Information

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

Production History

  • Community Theater, Summer One-Act Bonanza, Old Academy Players, Philadelphia, PA, 2025
  • 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