THE PROS AND CONS OF IMPLOSION by R. D. Murphy

10 MINUTE PLAY
Allie is a whip-smart, mechanically inclined high school senior who is a car whisperer. She wants to restore her neighbor’s Volvo which has been left to rust for 20 years. Simple plan, right? Depends on what you know about implosion.
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THE PROS AND CONS OF IMPLOSION

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  • Kevin Cirone:
    29 Jul. 2022
    “ A beautifully written short, this two-hander has a lot to recommend it for a production for those looking for a drama with heart-wrenching twists and nuanced characters. Highly recommend. ”
  • Cassie M. Seinuk:
    28 Jul. 2022
    “ This play brings two unlikely characters together in a beautiful way! There is potency in the drama in this piece demonstrated delicately with the weight of objects left behind by loved ones on the people left with them. This play's reference to an unseen car and being an "exterior" set play makes it great for 10-minute play festivals and easily produced! I also appreciate a 9/11 play that doesn't retraumatize the audience! ”
  • K. Alexa Mavromatis:
    28 Jul. 2022
    “ An unexpected approach to the continued aftershocks of 9/11, this is a beautiful play with nuanced, three-dimensional characters—an expertly-written two-hander with rich roles actors will enjoy digging into. ”
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1 W, 1 M

ALLIE: 17-18

MR. GORDON: 50-60

Production History

  • Professional
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    Boston Theater Marathon XXIV (Boston Playwrights Theater)
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    2022
  • Professional
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    47th Annual Samuel French OOB Short Play Festival
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    2022