Happy Hour by John Bavoso

10-MINUTE: During a seemingly chance encounter after work in a shitty bar, Celia discovers she has more in common with Renee than just their fondness for whiskey.
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Happy Hour

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  • Jack Levine:
    10 Oct. 2020
    “ JOHN BAVOSO’s short play “Happy Hour” captures the heartbreak some women experience with sexual assault but are unable to report it. A casual meeting at a bar brings out the pain associated with such a terrible experience. Both women have a common link in more ways than you might think. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    23 Jul. 2020
    “ There is a remarkably healing power in sharing pain of an all too common experience to another woman. It doesn't solve it, but that connection friendship does bring a bit of hope. Well done. ”
  • Greg Hovanesian:
    19 Apr. 2020
    “ This play is heart-breaking: a story of two women who have battled the same demons in different ways. And yet, as sad and terrible as their stories are, it is uplifting: a story of friendship, and the connections people make to end the pain of past scars. John Bavoso has written a wonderful 10-minute play. ”
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Character Information

  • Renee
    Late 20s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    A woman in her late-20s, any race. Bubbly, effusive, at least on the surface.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Celia
    Early 30s,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    A woman in her early 30s, any race. Not here to make friends.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Fish in Water Productions
    ,
    2018

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Short + Sweet Dubai
    ,
    2020
  • Professional
    ,
    The AlphaNYC Theater Company
    ,
    2017
  • Professional
    ,
    Short + Sweet Hollywood
    ,
    2017