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.

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

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  • Kate Danley: ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A FOOTBALL FANTASY by Donna Hoke
    “

    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.

    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: ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A FOOTBALL FANTASY by Donna Hoke
    “

    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!

    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.
  • Belinda Sue
    P.T.'s wife. Lyn's best friend. Hates football.
    50s
    any but black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      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,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Ty
    Bartender with a secret
    Late 20s
    Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Willy
    A mysterious stranger who's more attitude than age
    20s-70s
    any but black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      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,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Announcer #1
    may also be pre-recorded as described in set notes
    any
    Any
    Any
  • Announcer #2
    May also be pre-recorded as described in set notes
    any
    Any
    Any
  • Lyn
    Owner of Miracle Bar, widow, Buffalo Bills earrings, maybe a Zubaz hairband
    mid-50s
    any but black
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      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,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Ethan
    Quiet, wannabe magician, Zubaz bowtie
    Late 20s
    any but black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      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,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Al
    Member of Bills Mafia, bad hip. Zubaz pants for sure
    Late 50s
    Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • George
    Attorney, drinks too much, Bills Mafia hat
    40s-50s
    any but black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      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,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • P.T.
    Zubaz tie, wealthy former furniture salesman
    50s
    any but white or black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      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
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

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

Production History

  • Community Theater, Buffalo Boy Productions, 2018