No One Cries For The Blacksmith

by Lloyd Khaner

The play is set in present day New York City and is based on true events. After 40 years driving a cab, a hope-filled Bobby Farrier expects to sell his taxi medallion at auction this afternoon for one million dollars. Then get married and retire a happy man.

Richard Stryker, a confident family man and Bobby’s passenger for the day, is one hundred percent positive that his extended period of unemployment is...

The play is set in present day New York City and is based on true events. After 40 years driving a cab, a hope-filled Bobby Farrier expects to sell his taxi medallion at auction this afternoon for one million dollars. Then get married and retire a happy man.

Richard Stryker, a confident family man and Bobby’s passenger for the day, is one hundred percent positive that his extended period of unemployment is going to end today when he lands a new job. The biggest job of his life. A career maker.

But what starts as a day filled with promise, soon gets upended. Becoming an unpredictable and ultimately treacherous ride. Leaving us wondering if Bobby and Richard will make it home that night. And praying that these strangers turned friends are able to save each other’s’ lives.

No One Cries For The Blacksmith offers understanding and hope to the vulnerable among us. Two complete strangers form a lifesaving bond in one day. A bond that will last forever.

There is a light at the end of every tunnel and that light is hope. In life there are times when each of us is broken. What is critical is to hang in there long enough to reach that light so it can shine its restorative beam upon us and make us whole again. Never give up. Never give in. Never go down without a fight.

No One Cries For The Blacksmith will be a light at the end of the tunnel for its audience and they will leave with hope and a smile.

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  • Joe Nelms: No One Cries For The Blacksmith

    No One Cries For The Blacksmith is a smart, funny, and ultimately human story about two men who meet randomly but connect profoundly. The dialogue is tight, the story moves, and, notably, this full-length play with only two characters and a taxi keeps you fully engaged and interested until its clever ending.

    No One Cries For The Blacksmith is a smart, funny, and ultimately human story about two men who meet randomly but connect profoundly. The dialogue is tight, the story moves, and, notably, this full-length play with only two characters and a taxi keeps you fully engaged and interested until its clever ending.

  • Alice Josephs: No One Cries For The Blacksmith

    New York City. Veteran Yellow Cab driver Bobby anticipates a windfall to set him up for good. Middle aged ad exec Richard hails a cab to take him to the next job interview hoping this will be the day his fortunes change. An intriguing, characterful odd couple drama and poignant study of aging baby boomers left adrift as they negotiate the highways and byways of the city and their cash strapped lives before a final roller coaster ride.

    New York City. Veteran Yellow Cab driver Bobby anticipates a windfall to set him up for good. Middle aged ad exec Richard hails a cab to take him to the next job interview hoping this will be the day his fortunes change. An intriguing, characterful odd couple drama and poignant study of aging baby boomers left adrift as they negotiate the highways and byways of the city and their cash strapped lives before a final roller coaster ride.

Character Information

There are two characters. Both Men ages in their mid-50s. Well suited for diversity and non-traditional casting.

No doubling of roles needed.
  • Bobby Farrier
    Character Age
    mid-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    (assigned male at birth - plot relevant)
  • Richard Stryker
    Character Age
    mid-50s
    Character Gender Identity
    (assigned male at birth - plot relevant)

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Theater Resources Unlimited , Year 2021

Awards

  • New Play - Unproduced
    Theater Resources Unlimited
    Winner
    2021