Always

10 min
Always is a poignant and heartfelt two-person play that explores the enduring nature of love, memory, and commitment. When Harold finds himself in a hospital room after a health scare, his wife, Francis, is forced to confront the terrifying possibility of losing the man who has been her partner for decades. As they reminisce, their love story unfolds through humor, nostalgia, and raw emotion—taking them...

10 min
Always is a poignant and heartfelt two-person play that explores the enduring nature of love, memory, and commitment. When Harold finds himself in a hospital room after a health scare, his wife, Francis, is forced to confront the terrifying possibility of losing the man who has been her partner for decades. As they reminisce, their love story unfolds through humor, nostalgia, and raw emotion—taking them back to their first meeting, their happiest moments, and the challenges that tested them.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Always

    The short two-hander produces all the wonderful feels you hope it does when two seasoned actors are in the leads roles. DANA HALL creates a world of tenderness, fear, memories, and hope as audiences fall in love, for the first time with these characters, during their second time around...but most likely their 100th time around. Just beautiful.

    The short two-hander produces all the wonderful feels you hope it does when two seasoned actors are in the leads roles. DANA HALL creates a world of tenderness, fear, memories, and hope as audiences fall in love, for the first time with these characters, during their second time around...but most likely their 100th time around. Just beautiful.

  • Marj O'Neill-Butler: Always

    Do tears count? I was tearing up at several points while reading this lovely short play. Two people who know each other well and cherish their relationship after years of being together find themselves at a scary point in their long lives. they recall long ago memories and dance their fears away. Magic.

    Do tears count? I was tearing up at several points while reading this lovely short play. Two people who know each other well and cherish their relationship after years of being together find themselves at a scary point in their long lives. they recall long ago memories and dance their fears away. Magic.

  • Rachel Feeny-Williams: Always

    I had the honour of production this piece for Audio Play podcast Theatrical Shenanigans and it was such a joy to produce. In a short space of time you get to know how much this couple have been and still are in love and how their love will continue despite the curve balls (like a trip to the hospital) life throws at them. The characters are lovingly and wonderfully constructed and, like all Dana's plays, you, as the audience believe whole heartedly in the beautiful relationship you are seeing. A lovely play I felt honoured to have on the show.

    I had the honour of production this piece for Audio Play podcast Theatrical Shenanigans and it was such a joy to produce. In a short space of time you get to know how much this couple have been and still are in love and how their love will continue despite the curve balls (like a trip to the hospital) life throws at them. The characters are lovingly and wonderfully constructed and, like all Dana's plays, you, as the audience believe whole heartedly in the beautiful relationship you are seeing. A lovely play I felt honoured to have on the show.

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Francis: Stage age 70s, Female
Harold: Stage age 70s, Male

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization ArtAge Publication, Year 2025
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Cedar Springs Community Players MI, Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Allegan Community Players (MI), Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Sand Lake Center For The Arts NYC, Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Stillwater Short Play Festival 23’ and 24’, Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Troupe D’ Jour & Town & Gown (OK) , Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization Weathervane Festival, Year 2023
  • Type High School, Organization Empty Room Theater, Niles West High School , Year 2022

Awards

  • Best Stage Play
    Juice Box One Act Competition
    Semi-Finalist
    2023
  • Best Stage Play
    Baytown Little Theater
    Semi-Finalist
    2023