A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe

by Dan West

TEN-MINUTE PLAY: Marvin has been camped out in a coffee shop for two weeks, waiting for the girl of his dreams and narrating the whole thing directly to the audience. When Ingrid walks in, she's perfect — except for one dealbreaker: she hates men who break the fourth wall. The encounter threatens to spin off the rails until the playwright himself climbs out of the audience to take over, only to discover that his...

TEN-MINUTE PLAY: Marvin has been camped out in a coffee shop for two weeks, waiting for the girl of his dreams and narrating the whole thing directly to the audience. When Ingrid walks in, she's perfect — except for one dealbreaker: she hates men who break the fourth wall. The encounter threatens to spin off the rails until the playwright himself climbs out of the audience to take over, only to discover that his characters have opinions about that too. A meta-theatrical comedy about loneliness, creative control, and what happens when the people you created stop doing what you want.

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A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe

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  • Dominica Plummer: A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe by Dan West
    “

    Dan West's meta theatrical treat is just the thing for audiences in search of comedy, caffeine and colorful characters! A fun piece guaranteed to appeal to any actor who longs to break the fourth wall, and any playwright who has always wondered what it might be like to get all caught up in the action.

    Dan West's meta theatrical treat is just the thing for audiences in search of comedy, caffeine and colorful characters! A fun piece guaranteed to appeal to any actor who longs to break the fourth wall, and any playwright who has always wondered what it might be like to get all caught up in the action.

    ”
  • Marj O'Neill-Butler: A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe by Dan West
    “

    Wink, wink...the actor breaks the fourth wall, and we know some fun is ahead. A nerd turns out not to be a nerd, but getting there is half the fun.

    Wink, wink...the actor breaks the fourth wall, and we know some fun is ahead. A nerd turns out not to be a nerd, but getting there is half the fun.

    ”
  • Greg Mandryk: A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe by Dan West
    “

    Featuring a handful of endearing oddballs and a nonstop barrage of laugh lines, A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe is a treat from start to finish. If you like your comedies with a side of meta awareness, Dan West’s short play is a must read!

    Featuring a handful of endearing oddballs and a nonstop barrage of laugh lines, A Cup of Java at the Fourth Wall Cafe is a treat from start to finish. If you like your comedies with a side of meta awareness, Dan West’s short play is a must read!

    ”
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Character Information

The Actor who plays Ingrid also plays Alice
  • Marvin
    35
    Male
  • Alice
    Played by same actor as Ingrid
    25
    Female
  • Ingrid
    33
    Female
  • The Writer
    Character should not be listed in the playbill amongst the cast
    Male