Thalia's B&B

by Kim E. Ruyle

[10-Minute]
An emerging playwright and his wife explore the source of inspiration with the proprietors of a B&B.

[10-Minute]
An emerging playwright and his wife explore the source of inspiration with the proprietors of a B&B.

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Thalia's B&B

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  • Morey Norkin: Thalia's B&B

    A clever and quite funny look at what inspires a playwright and whether we can recognize the real people that may be the inspiration for various characters. Interestingly, the character who is somewhat clownish and the butt of the funniest line (having to do with brains), delivers perhaps the most insightful line, setting up the perfect ending. I can’t help wondering if Kim E. Ruyle was inspired by an actual B&B and if horses were involved! This is a great read and would be a joy to see onstage!

    A clever and quite funny look at what inspires a playwright and whether we can recognize the real people that may be the inspiration for various characters. Interestingly, the character who is somewhat clownish and the butt of the funniest line (having to do with brains), delivers perhaps the most insightful line, setting up the perfect ending. I can’t help wondering if Kim E. Ruyle was inspired by an actual B&B and if horses were involved! This is a great read and would be a joy to see onstage!

  • Nora Louise Syran: Thalia's B&B

    Many layers to this well-written short piece by Kim E. Ruyle: genuine warmth to the muse, humor to the eccentric B&B owners and a potential burgeoning imposter syndrome for our "main" character. Four well-conceived characters and simple staging. Bravo!

    Many layers to this well-written short piece by Kim E. Ruyle: genuine warmth to the muse, humor to the eccentric B&B owners and a potential burgeoning imposter syndrome for our "main" character. Four well-conceived characters and simple staging. Bravo!

  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: Thalia's B&B

    A somewhat meta play about writing and inspiration, with a biting twist at the end. I feel like these four characters have so much more to say! I am excited for Betsy's future as George's muse/competition!

    A somewhat meta play about writing and inspiration, with a biting twist at the end. I feel like these four characters have so much more to say! I am excited for Betsy's future as George's muse/competition!

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Cottage Theatre, Year 2024

Awards

  • 2021 International Stage It! 10-Minute Play Festival
    Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs
    Semi-Finalist
    2021