Cliche

by Eric Goudie

A man meets a woman, waiting for a pawn shop to open. As soon as he opens his mouth things start to go wrong.

A man meets a woman, waiting for a pawn shop to open. As soon as he opens his mouth things start to go wrong.

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Cliche

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  • Barry Wallace: Cliche by Eric Goudie
    “

    A quick, rich and honest look at contemporary marriage. This would be a great piece for a marriage-themed short play evening. Great twist at the end, too. I feel for both of them...

    A quick, rich and honest look at contemporary marriage. This would be a great piece for a marriage-themed short play evening. Great twist at the end, too. I feel for both of them...

    ”
  • Kathy Rasmussen: Cliche by Eric Goudie
    “

    Oh, how I enjoyed this one! Raw honesty at its best followed by an awesome twist. Great job!

    Oh, how I enjoyed this one! Raw honesty at its best followed by an awesome twist. Great job!

    ”

Character Information

1M, younger, 1 F, older
  • Charlie
    Young-looking, working-class guy.
    30's or 40's
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Elizabeth
    Looks like anyone else going about their business on a Saturday morning.
    40's or 50's
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

Production History

  • Community Theater, Grinder Productions, 2017