A Quarter Placed on Railroad Tracks by Steven G. Martin

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. 18-year-old Jaske and 17-year-old Court are out in the countryside, celebrating their high school graduation.
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A Quarter Placed on Railroad Tracks

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  • Claudia Haas:
    9 Feb. 2024
    “ There’s so much love and care in this tale of friendship, new paths, and good-byes. Martin fills the characters with emotion that may be too hard to be said and must be covered with banter and shorthand that bring the feelings to light. The ending is a stunning theatrical moment that will stay with you a long time. ”
  • Brenton Kniess:
    30 Dec. 2023
    “ This ten-minute drama from Steven Martin is full of heart and the connection of friendship. This piece has a nice flow that just adds to the atmosphere of the setting. The emotional core is strong and increases the depth of this friendship which is made so crystal clear by Martin. The characters are well-drawn and both of them are very realistic. A wonderful piece of theatre!
    ”
  • Greg Mandryk:
    2 Dec. 2023
    “ Reading Mr. Martin’s work is like gazing at a fine oil painting. We see his characters for only a brief moment, but from that we can surmise where they’ve been, where they’re headed, what they mean to each other, and who they are. Remarkable stuff! ”
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Character Information

  • Jaske
    18,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Court
    17,
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    10-Minute Play Festival, Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette; Lafayette, IN
    ,
    2022