38 Cookies, 39 Reasons [a monologue]

by Steven G. Martin

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. There are a lot of reasons Terry will eat a family-size package of chocolate sandwich cookies tonight. Some are reasons the audience wants to hear, some aren't: bland, apologetic, comic, derisive, and defiant. Do you want milk with that?

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. There are a lot of reasons Terry will eat a family-size package of chocolate sandwich cookies tonight. Some are reasons the audience wants to hear, some aren't: bland, apologetic, comic, derisive, and defiant. Do you want milk with that?

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38 Cookies, 39 Reasons [a monologue]

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  • Michele Clarke: 38 Cookies, 39 Reasons [a monologue] by Steven G. Martin
    “

    An inventive and provocative piece. Bravo.

    An inventive and provocative piece. Bravo.

    ”
  • Arianna Rose: 38 Cookies, 39 Reasons [a monologue] by Steven G. Martin
    “

    Playwright Steven G. Martin had me at the title...the play itself is the icing on the cake - no - between the cookie! I've never related to a play more. Playwright Martin looks with unflinching honesty and compassion at food addiction, with a healthy dose of humor on the side. I found myself wishing I could be the actor so I could eat 38 cookies at every performance! Kudos on a well-crafted play that never crumbles.

    Playwright Steven G. Martin had me at the title...the play itself is the icing on the cake - no - between the cookie! I've never related to a play more. Playwright Martin looks with unflinching honesty and compassion at food addiction, with a healthy dose of humor on the side. I found myself wishing I could be the actor so I could eat 38 cookies at every performance! Kudos on a well-crafted play that never crumbles.

    ”
  • Samantha Marchant: 38 Cookies, 39 Reasons [a monologue] by Steven G. Martin
    “

    A great list solo piece. The rhythm is wonderful. Love the excess and restraint.

    A great list solo piece. The rhythm is wonderful. Love the excess and restraint.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Terry
    Terry is good looking. Terry is overweight.
    Adult, older than 20
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+

Production History

  • Community Theater, 10-Minute Play Festival, Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette; Lafayette, IN, 2021