Black & White/Two Puzzles Walk Into A Bar

by Donna Hoke

Two puzzles argue over which of them should be solved. (This play has also been performed in modified version as "Two Puzzles Walk Into A Bar." This script, which requires only two actors, is uploaded under Script Sample.)

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Black & White/Two Puzzles Walk Into A Bar

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Doug DeVita: Black & White/Two Puzzles Walk Into A Bar by Donna Hoke

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Dueling crossword puzzles? I’m in, especially when they’re as witty and erudite as these two. Let me ask you, Donna: did you write this by hand first? In ink? I hope so.

Dueling crossword puzzles? I’m in, especially when they’re as witty and erudite as these two. Let me ask you, Donna: did you write this by hand first? In ink? I hope so.

”
Jennifer O'Grady: Black & White/Two Puzzles Walk Into A Bar by Donna Hoke

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Really clever and funny short play with crossword puzzles as characters and lots of rich dialogue. So well done!

Really clever and funny short play with crossword puzzles as characters and lots of rich dialogue. So well done!

”
Cheryl Bear: Black & White/Two Puzzles Walk Into A Bar by Donna Hoke

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A hilarious concept of the dueling puzzles that is brilliantly executed. Very fun!

A hilarious concept of the dueling puzzles that is brilliantly executed. Very fun!

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Character Information

Two Puzzles Walked Into A Bar uses two characters; Black & White uses three. They are essentially the same play with different takes.

X

This character is a crossword puzzle

Character Age

any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Doku

This character is a Sudoku puzzle

Character Age

any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Solver (optional)

This character is only used in Black & White

Character Age

any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+

Production History

Type Community Theater, Organization Finger Lakes Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Year 2018
Type Fringe, Organization American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Year 2018
Type Fringe, Organization Finger Lake Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Year 2018
Type Community Theater, Organization OpenEye Summer Shorts, Year 2015
Type University, Organization Chadron State College, Year 2015
Type Community Theater, Organization East Haddam Stage Company, Year 2014
Type University, Organization University of Montana, Year 2014
Type Community Theater, Organization Barn Theatre Summer Solstice (Two Puzzles...), Year 2013
Type Community Theater, Organization East Haddam Stage Company, Year 2012
Type Professional, Organization Alleyway Theatre, Year 2012
Type Community Theater, Organization n.u.f.a.n. ensemble, Year 2011

Awards

Smith & Kraus Best Ten-Minute Plays 2013

Smith & Kraus

Selection

2013