A Play by Theodore Janus

Playwright, Theodore Janus, visits an actress that is performing one of his plays the day before they close the show. He tries to convince her to change the ending for the final performance – to turn her character’s tragic death into a finale where she survives. Free will versus a scripted fate.
(approx 10 mins)

Playwright, Theodore Janus, visits an actress that is performing one of his plays the day before they close the show. He tries to convince her to change the ending for the final performance – to turn her character’s tragic death into a finale where she survives. Free will versus a scripted fate.
(approx 10 mins)

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A Play by Theodore Janus

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  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: A Play by Theodore Janus

    Utterly fascinating! As both a writer and a performer I found both the brilliant characters in this piece so relatable. Lana is star struck when she encounters the playwright of a show she is currently staring in but even more shocked when he asks her to do what most actors wouldn't dare, change his words! Its a wonderfully insightful discussion between the two about the development of a character, the bond that can develop between a writer and their character and the ability to divert from the script. By the end I couldn't help wander what I would do?!

    Utterly fascinating! As both a writer and a performer I found both the brilliant characters in this piece so relatable. Lana is star struck when she encounters the playwright of a show she is currently staring in but even more shocked when he asks her to do what most actors wouldn't dare, change his words! Its a wonderfully insightful discussion between the two about the development of a character, the bond that can develop between a writer and their character and the ability to divert from the script. By the end I couldn't help wander what I would do?!

Character Information

  • Theodore Janus
    Male in his 30’s or later. A playwright. Maturely dressed and comes off as a bit of an introvert.
    Character Age
    Any adult age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Lana Barnes
    Female in her 20’s – 30’s. An actress. A bright, reasonable woman that takes her profession very seriously.
    Character Age
    20's - 30's
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Carrollwood Players Theatre (Tampa, FL), Year 2020
  • Type Professional, Organization Gather by the Ghost Light (Radio Theater Podcast), Year 2020
  • Type High School, Organization Evans Highschool (Evans, GA), Year 2017
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Playwrights' Roundtable (Orlando, FL), Year 2015
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Le Chat Noir Theatre (Augusta, GA), Year 2014

Awards

  • Porter Fleming Literary Award
    Porter Fleming
    Winner
    2016