ZONE OF INTEREST (or FIVE HOUSES DOWN)

by John Patrick Bray

Carl and Newton have been bashing heads over whether or not their neighborhood needs an HOA. When a corporation buys a residential home in their neighborhood across the street from a single mother, tensions begin to rise. Isn't it illegal for a corporation to run a business in a zoned R1 neighborhood? And is this a sign that properties will reduce in value while the neighborhood pays the tax burden? A...

Carl and Newton have been bashing heads over whether or not their neighborhood needs an HOA. When a corporation buys a residential home in their neighborhood across the street from a single mother, tensions begin to rise. Isn't it illegal for a corporation to run a business in a zoned R1 neighborhood? And is this a sign that properties will reduce in value while the neighborhood pays the tax burden? A situational comedic drama, Zone of Interest reminds us that sometimes good fences do not make for good neighbors.

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ZONE OF INTEREST (or FIVE HOUSES DOWN)

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  • Steven G. Martin: ZONE OF INTEREST (or FIVE HOUSES DOWN) by John Patrick Bray
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    What do we owe ourselves and others especially during times of intense change? Do we look out only for ourselves? Do we stand firm in our beliefs or let them grow lax? John Patrick Bray's "Zone of Interest (or Five Houses Down)" has a central conflict about real estate but is actually about the mysteries of human behavior and interaction. The characters are developed robustly enough that audiences will understand their choices made under duress, even if they may not agree with the choices.

    What do we owe ourselves and others especially during times of intense change? Do we look out only for ourselves? Do we stand firm in our beliefs or let them grow lax? John Patrick Bray's "Zone of Interest (or Five Houses Down)" has a central conflict about real estate but is actually about the mysteries of human behavior and interaction. The characters are developed robustly enough that audiences will understand their choices made under duress, even if they may not agree with the choices.

    ”

Character Information

  • CARL
    Carl works for a tech company. He’s divorced and lives in clutter.
    40s
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • CAR
    A retired HS football coach (and boy does he like to remind folks!) and head of the (non-existent) neighborhood HOA.

    70s-80s
    White identifying
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • LIVVY
    An administrative assistant for the Law School who is considering a real estate license. She is a single mother of a little girl (Charlotte), and friends with both Carl and Newton.
    30s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • EMILY
    A retiree who recently sold her house.
    60s-70s
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman