The Active Oval

by John Mabey

10-MINUTE PLAY: Two strangers meet by accident in a park.
One's running, one's standing, but both are tangled in a dance.

10-MINUTE PLAY: Two strangers meet by accident in a park.
One's running, one's standing, but both are tangled in a dance.

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The Active Oval

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  • Bluebird Theatre Company: The Active Oval

    John Mabey's 'The Active Oval' features beautifully crafted dialogue and nuanced characters, skillfully balancing humor and depth to create a poignant and engaging narrative. In this short script, Mabey offers a brief yet powerful glimpse into their skillful writing. Bluebird Theatre Company had the pleasure of publishing Bluebird Broadcast's audio production of The Active Oval, with characters voiced by Carmo Bebiano and Vanessa Mazhangara.

    www.bluebirdtheatre.org/bluebird-broadcast

    John Mabey's 'The Active Oval' features beautifully crafted dialogue and nuanced characters, skillfully balancing humor and depth to create a poignant and engaging narrative. In this short script, Mabey offers a brief yet powerful glimpse into their skillful writing. Bluebird Theatre Company had the pleasure of publishing Bluebird Broadcast's audio production of The Active Oval, with characters voiced by Carmo Bebiano and Vanessa Mazhangara.

    www.bluebirdtheatre.org/bluebird-broadcast

  • Scott Cantrell: The Active Oval

    Such a beautifully written piece. Both of these characters are adorable, despite the sad material. And I enjoyed every page of this wonderful script.

    Such a beautifully written piece. Both of these characters are adorable, despite the sad material. And I enjoyed every page of this wonderful script.

  • David Lipschutz: The Active Oval

    Once again, John Mabey shows their immense talent with THE ACTIVE OVAL. This two hander is a moving and heartfelt play of two strangers who become friends after opening up about some very difficult subject matter. I was lucky enough to see a reading of this with Dragon Productions.

    Once again, John Mabey shows their immense talent with THE ACTIVE OVAL. This two hander is a moving and heartfelt play of two strangers who become friends after opening up about some very difficult subject matter. I was lucky enough to see a reading of this with Dragon Productions.

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Character Information

  • Lex
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
  • Sammy
    Character Age
    Any age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization The Center For Creative Living, Year 2023
  • Type Reading, Organization Dragon Productions Theatre Company, Year 2022
  • Type Reading, Organization Wine Box Players, NYC, Year 2022

Production History

  • Type Fringe, Organization Penticton Art Gallery, British Columbia, Canada, Year 2024
  • Type University, Organization Appalachian State University, Year 2024
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Showcase Community Theatre, Year 2023