Quiet Storm

by Ken Love

SHORT ONE ACT: Bethany meets Harris at the jazz night club he owns in New York. And from there . . . they turn the page. This is a short one-act play inspired by the R&B music sub-genre known as Quiet Storm.

SHORT ONE ACT: Bethany meets Harris at the jazz night club he owns in New York. And from there . . . they turn the page. This is a short one-act play inspired by the R&B music sub-genre known as Quiet Storm.

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  • H. Avery: Quiet Storm

    'Quiet Storm' is such a tender piece, with a constant prompting of one character to fill in the blanks of the other. It's melodic in that way-- and this two hander is an excellent opportunity for the actors to dive into what is unsaid between the lines!

    'Quiet Storm' is such a tender piece, with a constant prompting of one character to fill in the blanks of the other. It's melodic in that way-- and this two hander is an excellent opportunity for the actors to dive into what is unsaid between the lines!

  • James Kelsey Nelson: Quiet Storm

    Written in rhythmic and poetic dialogue, the piece almost drifts in and out of a dream state in a way that draws you in magnetically, much like the two lovers in the play are drawn to each other. Love's use of motifs create a unique musical pattern to the piece which make it flow effortlessly.

    Written in rhythmic and poetic dialogue, the piece almost drifts in and out of a dream state in a way that draws you in magnetically, much like the two lovers in the play are drawn to each other. Love's use of motifs create a unique musical pattern to the piece which make it flow effortlessly.

  • James Perry: Quiet Storm

    ‘Quiet Storm’ is an emotionally charged play featuring a budding relationship and an ever-evolving love story. We witness the vulnerability and struggle of Harris and Bethany as they navigate their own personal insecurities and past experiences. The dialogue reveals underlying tension rife with uncertainty, creating a fragmented narrative that still feels true to life. The pacing is slow and deliberate, allowing the audience to absorb the emotional weight of each moment; all the while longing for a hopeful resolution. In this play, Ken Love has beautifully captured the delicate interplay of...

    ‘Quiet Storm’ is an emotionally charged play featuring a budding relationship and an ever-evolving love story. We witness the vulnerability and struggle of Harris and Bethany as they navigate their own personal insecurities and past experiences. The dialogue reveals underlying tension rife with uncertainty, creating a fragmented narrative that still feels true to life. The pacing is slow and deliberate, allowing the audience to absorb the emotional weight of each moment; all the while longing for a hopeful resolution. In this play, Ken Love has beautifully captured the delicate interplay of love and fate.

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