SHORTEN THE ROAD

by Adam Richter

(TEN-MINUTE ALL-AGES PLAY)

While walking with his grandchildren, Bernard gives Rosa and Brian a seemingly impossible task.

Inspired by a short story by Lady Gregory.

Written for 28(29) Plays Later: Write a panto play.

(TEN-MINUTE ALL-AGES PLAY)

While walking with his grandchildren, Bernard gives Rosa and Brian a seemingly impossible task.

Inspired by a short story by Lady Gregory.

Written for 28(29) Plays Later: Write a panto play.

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SHORTEN THE ROAD

Character Information

  • BERNARD
    Male, 60s or older. Irish-American, but may
    be played by an actor of any race or
    ethnicity.
    60s or older
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • ROSA
    Bernard’s granddaughter, 7 years old (may
    be played by a youth or an adult actor). Any non-white
    race.
    7
    Latino
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • BRIAN
    Bernard’s grandson, 8 years old (may be played by a youth or an adult actor.) Any non-white race.
    8
    Latino
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man