Til Dummy Do Us Part

by Robin Berl

Helene and Scott share a romantic evening, but when it seems like they will finally reach an important milestone in their four year relationship there is trouble with Scott's pandemic hobby--a hobby that has taken on a life of its own and Helene has been bearing with it far too long!

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Alli Hartley-Kong: Til Dummy Do Us Part by Robin Berl

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This fun play little play left the audience wanting more! In this play, Scott copes with the trauma of the pandemic by developing a new "fun" hobby--but it's one that jeopardizes his relationship with his long-term partner Helene. This play offers big and wonderful challenges to comedic actors, especially the one playing the dummy!

This fun play little play left the audience wanting more! In this play, Scott copes with the trauma of the pandemic by developing a new "fun" hobby--but it's one that jeopardizes his relationship with his long-term partner Helene. This play offers big and wonderful challenges to comedic actors, especially the one playing the dummy!

”
Jack Levine: Til Dummy Do Us Part by Robin Berl

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ROBIN BERL’s short play is truly an endearing romantic comedy. “Til Dummy Do Us Part” is an absolutely fun play for the actors to perform and the audience to watch. I loved the humor, the strong bond you’ll feel toward the two characters, and the wonderful ending.

ROBIN BERL’s short play is truly an endearing romantic comedy. “Til Dummy Do Us Part” is an absolutely fun play for the actors to perform and the audience to watch. I loved the humor, the strong bond you’ll feel toward the two characters, and the wonderful ending.

”

Character Information

It is important to be racially conscious when casting the roles of SCOTT and SCOOTER. Do not perpetuate blackface, yellowface, or other racist stereotypes. If you cannot cast two actors of compatible identities, an actual ventriloquist's dummy can be used for SCOOTER.

SCOTT

A ventriloquist, Helene’s boyfriend

Character Age

30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s
HELENE

loves Scott and hates the dummy, Scott’s girlfriend

Character Age

30s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Teens,
  
  20s,
  
  30s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
SCOOTER

Scott’s ventriloquist’s dummy, played by another actor any age, any gender (please change pronouns to match that of the actor)

Character Age

Any age

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man,
  
  Non-binary

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Soul Rep Theatre Company, Year 2023