Five Frickin Winters by Kim E. Ruyle

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Roger, a struggling writer, finds his life in a tailspin. He’s dead broke. His best friend’s wife has an out-of-control libido and keeps attempting to seduce him. His friend, oblivious to his wife’s flirting, tries to set Roger up with an inconceivable companion. And worst of all, he’s got no inspiration to write. Will Roger stave off his love-starved neighbor? Will he fall head-over-heels...
[Full-Length]
Roger, a struggling writer, finds his life in a tailspin. He’s dead broke. His best friend’s wife has an out-of-control libido and keeps attempting to seduce him. His friend, oblivious to his wife’s flirting, tries to set Roger up with an inconceivable companion. And worst of all, he’s got no inspiration to write. Will Roger stave off his love-starved neighbor? Will he fall head-over-heels for un unlikely paramour? Will he leave his beloved Florida to endure five frickin winters in Minnesota? Or maybe, just maybe, this wild and wacky scenario will provide Roger with the very inspiration he craves.
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Five Frickin Winters

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  • Donald E. Baker:
    21 Sep. 2023
    “ Kim E. Ruyle populates his plays with interesting characters with distinct personalities. The four in this play are no exception. Each is looking for love, but they don't always know how to find it, and one is definitely looking in the wrong place. Strong story, realistic dialogue, characters you care about, an unforeseen denouement. Vintage Ruyle, and, as always, excellent playwrighting. ”
  • Lee R. Lawing:
    12 Apr. 2023
    “ What an amazing and funny journey that Ruyle takes us on with "Five Frickin Winters" Love and relationships are such unpredictable beasts that we're lucky at all to find either during our time here on earth, but this play gives us such vibrant characters who are also so realistic and the dialogue is as good as it gets filled with humor and wit and realism that you will make you remember Roger, Carm, Kat, and Kev long after the play has ended. ”
  • Jack Levine:
    14 Jun. 2022
    “ KIM E. RUYLE’s play, “Five Frickin Winters”, is a thoroughly enjoyable play from start to finish. I love the characters, the banter, the romantic tension, interesting twists, and nice ending. I laughed out loud and loved the give-and-take between the characters. This is a gem and the actors will love playing the parts with all the wonderful nuances, wit and humor. ”
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ROGER QUILL: Male; 60-ish, intelligent, rough edges, in reasonably good shape. A writer and next-door neighbor to Kev and Kat.
CARM RUIZ: Female; 50s, bouncy, brainy, and brash. Employed as a golf pro.
KAT ROBINS: Female; 50s, a simmering, volatile brew of intensity. Employed as a nurse. Kev’s wife.
KEV ROBINS: Male; 60s, retired, simple, and amiably tottering through life. Kat’s husband.
COURIER (DOUBLING): Female; off-stage voice provided by Carm’s character.

Development History

  • Reading
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    Baraboo Theatre Guild - Filmed theatrical reading.
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    2021
  • Workshop
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    North Brookfield Theatre Guild
    ,
    2020

Production History

  • Professional
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    Gotham City Players / Inventive Talent
    ,
    2022
  • Community Theater
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    Attleboro Community Theatre
    ,
    2022