MARITAL BLITZ

by William Ivor Fowkes

When fiery marriages blow up.

After 15 years of marriage and one argument too many, Aaron and Blake—both approaching their 50th birthday—decide to get divorced. Within a year, Blake marries a 22-year-old actor, while Aaron gets involved with a 22-year-old dancer. To everyone’s surprise and relief, the two new couples start to socialize together and get along famously. But how long can this arrangement survive?...

When fiery marriages blow up.

After 15 years of marriage and one argument too many, Aaron and Blake—both approaching their 50th birthday—decide to get divorced. Within a year, Blake marries a 22-year-old actor, while Aaron gets involved with a 22-year-old dancer. To everyone’s surprise and relief, the two new couples start to socialize together and get along famously. But how long can this arrangement survive?

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MARITAL BLITZ

Character Information

  • Aaron Goldman
    Fourth grade teacher at a public school in New York City. Married to Blake. Touchy and exacting.
    48
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Blake Salt
    Investment banker. Married to Aaron. Explosive.
    48
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Claire Diamond
    Originally Aaron’s best friend (and fellow schoolteacher), but now Blake’s best friend (and an investment banker), too. Accommodating and supportive.
    45
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Duane Lindberg
    Recent college graduate and would-be actor. Naïve and pompous.
    22
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Emerson (Emmy) Briggs
    A dancer and dance education administrator from New Jersey. Friendly, perceptive, and funny.
    22
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, A series of 3 readings at Create Theater's New Works Festival at the Manhattan Theatre Club Creative Center, New York City, 2025