ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A FOOTBALL FANTASY by Donna Hoke

For one night, fans at the downtrodden Miracle Bar discover that the impossible happens when you believe it can.
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ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A FOOTBALL FANTASY

Recommended by

  • Kate Danley:
    5 Feb. 2019
    “ A heartwarming story about dreams and all that is invested when fans sit down to watch the big game every Sunday. Even though it is about the Bills, I think it would be a wonderful addition to any season! Seems like a great way to welcome in sports fans to the theatre and show them that they, too, are represented on the stage. ”
  • Vince Melocchi:
    3 Feb. 2019
    “ I loved the effortless blend of humor and heartfelt emotion. The characters in this play really popped off the page. I’d love to spend some time hanging out with the patrons of Miracle bar. Well done! ”

Character Information

This play also requires a cameo by a locally famous person of any gender, race, nationality.

  • Lyn
    mid-50s,
    any but black
    ,
    Female
    Owner of Miracle Bar, widow, Buffalo Bills earrings, maybe a Zubaz hairband
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Ty
    Late 20s,
    Black
    ,
    Male
    Bartender with a secret
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Al
    Late 50s,
    Black
    ,
    Male
    Member of Bills Mafia, bad hip. Zubaz pants for sure
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • George
    40s-50s,
    any but black
    ,
    Male
    Attorney, drinks too much, Bills Mafia hat
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Ethan
    Late 20s,
    any but black
    ,
    Male
    Quiet, wannabe magician, Zubaz bowtie
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • P.T.
    50s,
    any but white or black
    ,
    Male
    Zubaz tie, wealthy former furniture salesman
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American, Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American, Latinx/o/a or Hispanic, Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, South Asian or South Asian American
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Belinda Sue
    50s,
    any but black
    ,
    Female
    P.T.'s wife. Lyn's best friend. Hates football.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Willy
    20s-70s,
    any but black
    ,
    Male
    A mysterious stranger who's more attitude than age
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any adult age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Announcer #2
    any,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    May also be pre-recorded as described in set notes
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender
  • Announcer #1
    any,
    Any
    ,
    Any
    may also be pre-recorded as described in set notes
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Any age
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Any gender

Development History

  • Commission
    ,
    Buffalo Boy Productions
    ,
    2017
  • Reading
    ,
    Buffalo Boy Productions
    ,
    2017

Production History

  • Community Theater
    ,
    Buffalo Boy Productions
    ,
    2018