Fictophilia

by J.Lois Diamond

All Marvin wants is for his brother Bruce to be his best man and witness, so that he can finally marry his true love, but Bruce can’t accept girls like Miku. Will Marvin be able to marry the love of his life? Or be destined to suffer a lonely existence in this alternate reality comedy.

All Marvin wants is for his brother Bruce to be his best man and witness, so that he can finally marry his true love, but Bruce can’t accept girls like Miku. Will Marvin be able to marry the love of his life? Or be destined to suffer a lonely existence in this alternate reality comedy.

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Fictophilia

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  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum: Fictophilia by J.Lois Diamond
    “

    FICTOPHILIA packs so many punches and hits all the right notes: Fantasy love, sibling rivalry, and our lives being at the mercy of internet service provider plans. The characters, MARVIN, BRUCE and MIKU are all distinctive and funny. Actors will enjoy playing these roles and audiences will love getting to know them. FICTOPHILIA with its topical humor and simple sets would enhance an evening of short plays, and be perfect for touring.

    FICTOPHILIA packs so many punches and hits all the right notes: Fantasy love, sibling rivalry, and our lives being at the mercy of internet service provider plans. The characters, MARVIN, BRUCE and MIKU are all distinctive and funny. Actors will enjoy playing these roles and audiences will love getting to know them. FICTOPHILIA with its topical humor and simple sets would enhance an evening of short plays, and be perfect for touring.

    ”
  • Arianna Rose: Fictophilia by J.Lois Diamond
    “

    Wow. What a play! At times scary, at times funny, Fictophilia explores an all-too-possible engagement and the lengths people will go to, to not feel so alone in the world. Playwright J. Lois Diamond has crafted a masterful short play that will have you wondering who's really in the alternate reality. It's receiving productions and deservedly so!

    Wow. What a play! At times scary, at times funny, Fictophilia explores an all-too-possible engagement and the lengths people will go to, to not feel so alone in the world. Playwright J. Lois Diamond has crafted a masterful short play that will have you wondering who's really in the alternate reality. It's receiving productions and deservedly so!

    ”

Character Information

MARVIN, a middle aged man

BRUCE, his brother

MIKU, MARVIN'S love interest, other worldly
  • Marvin
    Romantic, Lonely
    middle aged
    Any Race
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Bruce
    Traditional, judgmental and rigid but he really cares about his brother
    Middle aged
    Any Race
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • MIku
    Otherworldy , resembles an anime character
    Ageless
    Any Race,
    but Japanese is ideal
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Plays And Pizza Zoom Reading, 2022

Production History

  • Workshop, Polaris North, 2024