DO OVER - a 30-minute one-act drama for four actors

by Arianna Rose

[30 minute play] When a disoriented teen/young adult stumbles into the U Drop Inn, they’re distraught to find out their earthly life is over. Their mother visits in her dream state. The bartender’s pain at her past life comes home to roost in a surprising manner. The road to redemption reveals itself if everyone can come to a place of forgiveness in this family drama.

Production: Witwerks Theatre Company...

Production: Witwerks Theatre Company, Brighton UK 2024
Production: Midnight Sun Theatre, "Serial Bowl 2024", Anchorage, AK (3 character, 15 min version)
Reading: Bunbury Players One-Act Plays Reading Festival March 2023, Hudson Falls NY
Production: University of Central Missouri Theatre Department, One-Act Play Festival, February 2023
Production: Crafton Hills College New Works Festival 2022, Yucaipa, CA (20 minute version)

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DO OVER - a 30-minute one-act drama for four actors

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Robert Alexander Wray: DO OVER - a 30-minute one-act drama for four actors by Arianna Rose

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A fast-moving, and moving, piece about the pulls and bonds of family, even in the great beyond. It's also quite funny, offers glittering roles for four actors, and the twists in the tale really land and surprise. A four star U Drop Inn, where I recommend anyone to drop in and enjoy their stay.

A fast-moving, and moving, piece about the pulls and bonds of family, even in the great beyond. It's also quite funny, offers glittering roles for four actors, and the twists in the tale really land and surprise. A four star U Drop Inn, where I recommend anyone to drop in and enjoy their stay.

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Tom Erb: DO OVER - a 30-minute one-act drama for four actors by Arianna Rose

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"Do Over" by Arianna Rose is not your average ghost story. It's a filled with wit, wisdom, from the wild beyond. This script is a cocktail of cosmic comedy and earthly errors, shaken with a twist of fate. If you're looking for a play that offers both a laugh and a lesson, this is your ticket to the other side. It's a must read for anyone who enjoys their afterlife with a side of humor."

"Do Over" by Arianna Rose is not your average ghost story. It's a filled with wit, wisdom, from the wild beyond. This script is a cocktail of cosmic comedy and earthly errors, shaken with a twist of fate. If you're looking for a play that offers both a laugh and a lesson, this is your ticket to the other side. It's a must read for anyone who enjoys their afterlife with a side of humor."

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Kim E. Ruyle: DO OVER - a 30-minute one-act drama for four actors by Arianna Rose

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Although a supernatural story, Do Over is imbued with realism from the fully fleshed out characters, naturalistic dialogue, and the emotions generated by the longings of family members meeting at a waystation in the afterlife. Arianna Rose creates theatrical, thought-provoking stories. Do Over is a great example.

Although a supernatural story, Do Over is imbued with realism from the fully fleshed out characters, naturalistic dialogue, and the emotions generated by the longings of family members meeting at a waystation in the afterlife. Arianna Rose creates theatrical, thought-provoking stories. Do Over is a great example.

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Character Information

Tyler, 18, a hiker and college student
Brae, age flexible, a bartender at U Drop Inn
Lyda, any age, an employee
Robin, Tyler’s mother, late 30s+

Tyler

Tyler, any gender, 18-20, a hiker and college student. Passionate about the environment.

Character Age

teens-20s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s
Brae

age flexible, a bartender at U Drop Inn. Living with horrible guilt about something.

Character Age

30s-60s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
Lyda

woman, any adult age, a Manager. Goes by the book.

Character Age

any adult age

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
Robin

Tyler's mother, late 30s-early 40s. Distraught. Grieving.

Character Age

30s-40s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Witwerks Theatre Company, Brighton UK, Year 2024
Type Community Theater, Organization Bunbury Players, Evening of One-Acts, Hudson Falls NY, Year 2023
Type University, Organization University of Central Missouri, Year 2023
Type University, Organization Crafton Hills College New Works Festival, Yucaipa, CA, Year 2022