A Painting

by J.E. Hibbard

Two beings split between longing and understanding have lived an eternity within the safety of their walls. The walls they have built. They exist in opposition of the other, that very existence boiling down to one important question: Are we happy?
*10 minute play

Two beings split between longing and understanding have lived an eternity within the safety of their walls. The walls they have built. They exist in opposition of the other, that very existence boiling down to one important question: Are we happy?
*10 minute play

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A Painting

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  • William J. Meyer: A Painting

    This felt like two poems circling one another-- one seeking connection-- and the other painfully, sadly oblivious.

    This felt like two poems circling one another-- one seeking connection-- and the other painfully, sadly oblivious.

  • Stephen Graff: A Painting

    “A Painting” works on many levels, but is primarily an abstract dramatic poem that seems to draw stylish inspiration from absurdist playwrights like Beckett and Ionesco. A man and woman, that could be a married couple or two sides of the same persona, engage in a conversation about the creative spark and about their divergent opinions of the relationship they share. An essay on art that works very well as a performance piece.

    “A Painting” works on many levels, but is primarily an abstract dramatic poem that seems to draw stylish inspiration from absurdist playwrights like Beckett and Ionesco. A man and woman, that could be a married couple or two sides of the same persona, engage in a conversation about the creative spark and about their divergent opinions of the relationship they share. An essay on art that works very well as a performance piece.

Character Information

  • Woman
    Character Age
    18-99
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Man
    Character Age
    18-99
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any