KEEPING SCORE (A 10-minute play)

by Marj O'Neill-Butler

Chuck, on yet another date at the diner, is not strong in the romance department, but it doesn't keep him from trying. The old waitress has other ideas.

Chuck, on yet another date at the diner, is not strong in the romance department, but it doesn't keep him from trying. The old waitress has other ideas.

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KEEPING SCORE (A 10-minute play)

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  • Paul Donnelly: KEEPING SCORE (A 10-minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    “

    How satisfying to see creepy, nerdy Chuck get his just desserts. Grace is the perfect acerbic avenging angel. The dialogue is trenchantly funny and the character development is thoroughly engaging. I certainly enjoyed my visit to this diner.

    How satisfying to see creepy, nerdy Chuck get his just desserts. Grace is the perfect acerbic avenging angel. The dialogue is trenchantly funny and the character development is thoroughly engaging. I certainly enjoyed my visit to this diner.

    ”
  • Ken Love: KEEPING SCORE (A 10-minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    “

    A short, sweet and achingly funny play told from the waitresses point of view. What I find so appealing about Marj O'Neill-Butler's "Keeping Score" is how it avoids cliche as well as the dreaded "pat" ending. Delightfully humorous with just the touch of an edge. Nice!

    A short, sweet and achingly funny play told from the waitresses point of view. What I find so appealing about Marj O'Neill-Butler's "Keeping Score" is how it avoids cliche as well as the dreaded "pat" ending. Delightfully humorous with just the touch of an edge. Nice!

    ”
  • Katherine H. Vellis: KEEPING SCORE (A 10-minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    “

    Marj O'Neill Butler's Keeping Score is a clever play with plum roles for a trio of mature actors. The play has great one liners, deft physical comedy, and a satisfying twist at the end. Kiss my grits, Chuck.

    Marj O'Neill Butler's Keeping Score is a clever play with plum roles for a trio of mature actors. The play has great one liners, deft physical comedy, and a satisfying twist at the end. Kiss my grits, Chuck.

    ”
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GRACE: Waitress who has been working at the restaurant forever. Much attitude. Takes no prisoners. Plays older than dirt. F
CHUCK: In high school, he would have been called a wimp. Nothing's changed. Annoying as hell. Weird by choice, not by brain chemistry. Maybe shirt buttoned up to the neck; pens in his pocket. 50+. M
MOLLY: Somehow caught in Chuck's web. Not worldly, but lonely. A kind of church lady type. Earnest, but not dumb. Plain. 50+. F