Funnyman, or The Idiot's Guide To Comedy

by Alexandra Rogers

A comedian prepares. For what? We aren't quite sure. This (almost) one man (mostly) silent play is an exploration of silence and grief and the war that it can wage within our most private moments.

A comedian prepares. For what? We aren't quite sure. This (almost) one man (mostly) silent play is an exploration of silence and grief and the war that it can wage within our most private moments.

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Funnyman, or The Idiot's Guide To Comedy

Character Information

  • The Man
    A professional comedian at the top of his game. The Man holds his feelings so tightly to his chest that he may just explode.
    30s-early 40s
    Any
    (he/him)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
  • Emily
    Emily is The Man's manager. She worries constantly, but has no clue how to reach out and express her worries. So instead-- she micromanages.
    *This character could be cut and replaced with off stage sound cues, if need be.
    20s-early 30s
    Any
    (she/her)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary