THE BILL a short play (21525a)

by D. Lee Miller

Cheryl and Peggy, seniors, stop for their daily lunch. Peggy learns that her friend has fallen in love. The more details revealed, the more Peggy realizes this is a romance scam. As gingerly as possible, Peggy breaks it to Cheryl . How could this have happened? Will their lifelong friendship survive? THE BILL reflects the fear of choices we make and the wish not to be alone or stupid... Love and politics...

Cheryl and Peggy, seniors, stop for their daily lunch. Peggy learns that her friend has fallen in love. The more details revealed, the more Peggy realizes this is a romance scam. As gingerly as possible, Peggy breaks it to Cheryl . How could this have happened? Will their lifelong friendship survive? THE BILL reflects the fear of choices we make and the wish not to be alone or stupid... Love and politics have this in common - so it's a lot like today.

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THE BILL a short play (21525a)

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  • Debra A. Cole: THE BILL a short play (21525a) by D. Lee Miller
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    D. LEE MILLER has written a real cautionary tale for seniors... or ANYONE! Sadly, I have a friend this happened to, and I wish she had read MILLER's piece before she sent one single cent. THE BILL is authentic and tragic, and MILLER truly understands how to write dialogue for real characters with real joy and real traumas.

    D. LEE MILLER has written a real cautionary tale for seniors... or ANYONE! Sadly, I have a friend this happened to, and I wish she had read MILLER's piece before she sent one single cent. THE BILL is authentic and tragic, and MILLER truly understands how to write dialogue for real characters with real joy and real traumas.

    ”
  • John Busser: THE BILL a short play (21525a) by D. Lee Miller
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    09.28.24 - I'm amazed that a fictional character can get under my skin the way CF has here, and he's not even an active character! That's how affecting D. Lee Miller's writing is. We see with crystal clarity how taken (and taken in) Cheryl is by her new beau. And in the best "too-good-to-be-true" tradition, Cheryl ignores all the warning signs provided by Peggy. We all know someone who wears blinders regarding another person, but this one really hurts. Well written and authentic. Terrific stuff.

    09.28.24 - I'm amazed that a fictional character can get under my skin the way CF has here, and he's not even an active character! That's how affecting D. Lee Miller's writing is. We see with crystal clarity how taken (and taken in) Cheryl is by her new beau. And in the best "too-good-to-be-true" tradition, Cheryl ignores all the warning signs provided by Peggy. We all know someone who wears blinders regarding another person, but this one really hurts. Well written and authentic. Terrific stuff.

    ”
  • Kim E. Ruyle: THE BILL a short play (21525a) by D. Lee Miller
    “

    With authentic dialogue, D. Lee Miller tells a story that’s sad but too often true: Peggy, a lonely senior who wants someone to “look at me, to see ME,” but is blind to all the warning signs. She falls victim to one of the many ruthless predators who prey on seniors like Peggy. The warning signs are all too obvious to Cheryl, but will she be able to convince her friend to extricate herself from the scam? Well done.

    With authentic dialogue, D. Lee Miller tells a story that’s sad but too often true: Peggy, a lonely senior who wants someone to “look at me, to see ME,” but is blind to all the warning signs. She falls victim to one of the many ruthless predators who prey on seniors like Peggy. The warning signs are all too obvious to Cheryl, but will she be able to convince her friend to extricate herself from the scam? Well done.

    ”
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2 women, Peggy and Cheryl, 50+, lifelong friends in a suburban area

Production History

  • Professional, Writers-a-Go-Go (WAGG) Festival, 2025