Two-Hander

10 Minute Play: “Two-Hander” is a fast-paced exploration of the friendship, or competition, between Trey and Daniel, two actors. Trey is nice, but struggling. Daniel is ambitious, and cruel in his desire to succeed. Will Daniel obliterate Trey from the profession, or will Trey exact his revenge?

10 Minute Play: “Two-Hander” is a fast-paced exploration of the friendship, or competition, between Trey and Daniel, two actors. Trey is nice, but struggling. Daniel is ambitious, and cruel in his desire to succeed. Will Daniel obliterate Trey from the profession, or will Trey exact his revenge?

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Two-Hander

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  • Sam Heyman: Two-Hander

    I love all the pieces of this story, which builds inevitably to a powerful, searing conclusion - Two-Hander dramatizes the competitive, codependent, occasionally caustic relationship between two artists trying to make a name for themselves. Sometimes the people who should support us most are the ones who tear us down, and Reynolds understands this well. Like the name suggests, this is a solid play for two actors and would no doubt pose a compelling challenge for a director to tackle.

    I love all the pieces of this story, which builds inevitably to a powerful, searing conclusion - Two-Hander dramatizes the competitive, codependent, occasionally caustic relationship between two artists trying to make a name for themselves. Sometimes the people who should support us most are the ones who tear us down, and Reynolds understands this well. Like the name suggests, this is a solid play for two actors and would no doubt pose a compelling challenge for a director to tackle.

Character Information

The gender casting here reflects the 2017 production. Character gender can be altered as needed.
  • Trey
    Actor. Nice guy. Catches on, eventually.
    Character Age
    Any adult age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Daniel
    Ambitious. Single-minded.
    Character Age
    Any adult age
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Toronto Cold Reads, Year 2017
  • Type Reading, Organization Sing For Your Supper- Storefront Theatre Toronto, Year 2014

Production History

  • Type Fringe, Organization Newmarket National Ten Minute Play Festival, Year 2017

Awards

  • Shortlisted
    10 by 10 in the Triangle
    Semi-Finalist
    2013
  • Changes for You
    Newmarket National Playwrighting Competition
    Finalist
    2017