Archetypes in Rehab by Kevin Brodie

One Act: Two story archetypes, Damsel-in-Distress and Sassy Rom-Com Best Friend, find themselves transported to an impersonal rehab center, devoid of any other characters, wherein instructions are transmitted via a disembodied voice. They discover they have been sent to rehab due to them misbehaving during stories, primarily because they are bored with the cliched story tropes in which they must endure. Damsel...
One Act: Two story archetypes, Damsel-in-Distress and Sassy Rom-Com Best Friend, find themselves transported to an impersonal rehab center, devoid of any other characters, wherein instructions are transmitted via a disembodied voice. They discover they have been sent to rehab due to them misbehaving during stories, primarily because they are bored with the cliched story tropes in which they must endure. Damsel wants to rescue herself, and Sassy wants to stop being the supportive best friend and lead her own life.

They must decide whether to accept the terms of their rehab, or rebel against the constraints of their existence.
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Archetypes in Rehab

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  • Steven G. Martin:
    13 Sep. 2020
    “ Uplifting, wry, and funny as hell.

    Brodie's comic one-act had me smiling from the start, not only because of its premise but because the characters are active in going for what they want. And that feels so good -- breaking through barriers and boundaries. An audience is going to love "Archetypes in Rehab" for many reasons. ”

Two females, ages 25-35.
There is also a need for a recorded, disembodied voice of any gender.

Production History

  • University
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    Central Washington University
    ,
    2023
  • Professional
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    United States Army (in Germany)
    ,
    2021
  • Community Theater
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    Playhouse on Park Theatre West Hartford, CT
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    2017