LAST WORDS - Final words from a friend, that leave a lifetime of pain

by Tom Erb

ONE-ACT (2M)
In the evocative play "Last Words," inspired by real events, the story unfolded on July 20, 1973. Two best friends find themselves at the culmination of an extraordinary senior year in high school. Having recently graduated, one friend celebrates just ten days after his 18th birthday. Following a night of revelry in Newport, Rhode Island—filled with drinking, dancing, and merriment—the duo finds...

ONE-ACT (2M)
In the evocative play "Last Words," inspired by real events, the story unfolded on July 20, 1973. Two best friends find themselves at the culmination of an extraordinary senior year in high school. Having recently graduated, one friend celebrates just ten days after his 18th birthday. Following a night of revelry in Newport, Rhode Island—filled with drinking, dancing, and merriment—the duo finds solace in a familiar spot: the rock at the Surfers End of Second Beach in Middletown. As they sit together, watching the sunrise and engaging in a heartfelt conversation, they reflect on life and contemplate the future. Unbeknownst to them, their words exchanged on this fateful morning will carry profound significance. Tragically, one of them will utter their final words between two friends, unknowingly bidding farewell, while for the other, these words will forever echo in their memory.

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LAST WORDS - Final words from a friend, that leave a lifetime of pain

Character Information

TOM Is a 19-year-old who recently graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, Rhode Island,
on June 7, 1973. The long-haired hippy type is a product of his times. His best friend is David.
DAVID, Eighteen-year-old recently June 7, 1973, graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, Rhode Island. The short-haired preppy type fits into the changing times with caution. His best friend is Tom. He calls him "Brother Buck.
  • Tom
    Nineteen-year-old, very recent June 7, 1973 graduate of Middletown High School in Middletown, Rhode Island. The long-haired hippy type is a product of his times. His best friend is David.
    Nineteen
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • David
    Eighteen-year-old, very recent June 7, 1973 graduate of Middletown High School in Middletown, Rhode Island. The short-haired preppy type is fitting into the changing times with caution. His best friend is Tom, he calls him "Brother Buck"
    Eighteen
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s