Champagne by Thembi Duncan

A chance meeting of two lesbians in a nightclub leads to a soul-searching moment.

Champagne

Paul Donnelly:

7 Feb. 2019

“ Watching Nicole overplay her hand in this tart, honest two-hander brought to mind Lena Horne's description of Pal Joey as someone who "ain't always quite as slick as he's s'posed to be." She's got her money and she's got her attitude and she's as alone at the ending as she was at the start, but her time with Steph had clearly disrupted her complacency about many aspects of her life. ”
Larry Rinkel:

3 Feb. 2019

“ The contrast is sharp between these two black women downing champagne together - one a well-to-do jive talker, the other a well-educated chemist who just moved to DC. But they're both looking for a connection at the same time they are both resisting one. Will they get past their mutual defenses and Stef's obsession with STDs to hook up? Will Nicole try that call again or just give up? The play's not saying! ”
Lee R. Lawing:

20 Jul. 2018

“ What a treat to read this breezy play. Duncan creates a sexy mood and scene with “Champagne” and I fell into the charm of it all. Love the back and forth of the two women and just wanted it to keep going but then why mess with perfection when it’s this good as a ten minute. Thanks for sharing your work with us on NPX! ”