The Time You Were Away (a monologue) by Scott Sickles

[DARK COMEDY]
Justine is having a very good day. The little boy she's babysitting is going to be picked up soon, and she's definitely made an impression. Here's hoping he remembers it...

Written for Urban Stages' The Heroes and Villains Monologues 2021.
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The Time You Were Away (a monologue)

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  • Mark Loewenstern:
    16 Nov. 2023
    “ Exquisitely dark. Unquestionably funny. You may laugh, as I did, with a tinge of fear and hysteria. This unsettling play plants its horror in a novel location -- an innocent brain -- where the effects are ever-present and yet always out of reach. A wickedly brilliant betrayal that pays dividends over two lifetimes. ”
  • Christopher Plumridge:
    18 Aug. 2022
    “ Oh this is so sinister, so disturbing, yet you still see the love from the older sibling. You can't help admiring Justine's clever ploy, yet at the same time you're appalled. This is clever writing. It will also be a wonderful audition piece for an ambitious actor. Brilliant! ”
  • Asher Wyndham:
    31 Oct. 2021
    “ This unsettling play with a complicated character is surprisingly a dark comedy. Or maybe not depending on the reader or audience member. Maybe just a disturbing horror of a monologue. What a great character for a young actor. Easy to produce. Check it out. ”
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