My Father Left Us and All I Got Was This Rembrandt by Ryan M. Bultrowicz

FULL-LENGTH: When Cordell brings Nat home from the bar, his plans for a one-night stand are put on hold by his eccentric roommate, Riley. And much to Cordell’s annoyance, Nat is intrigued by Riley's oddities, which include the willingness to complete an all-white puzzle. As the night goes on, Cordell is pushed to explore something he’s avoided for years- an unopened briefcase left to him by his estranged...
FULL-LENGTH: When Cordell brings Nat home from the bar, his plans for a one-night stand are put on hold by his eccentric roommate, Riley. And much to Cordell’s annoyance, Nat is intrigued by Riley's oddities, which include the willingness to complete an all-white puzzle. As the night goes on, Cordell is pushed to explore something he’s avoided for years- an unopened briefcase left to him by his estranged and now-deceased father. The briefcase reveals seemingly meaningless scraps of fabric, but the trio soon realize that the fabric is actually remnants of a famous Rembrandt painting that was stolen, presumably by Cordell’s deadbeat father.
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My Father Left Us and All I Got Was This Rembrandt

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  • David Hansen:
    6 Apr. 2020
    “ Bultrowicz here crafts a compact case of coitus interruptus, a potential hook-up which is uncoupled by the roommate, a savant whose interest in jigsaw puzzles becomes a puzzle to piece togther a masterpiece. It's a witty Millennial moment about relationships, as the invited guest gets to know these two who bicker like affectionate siblings, exchanging sharp, intelligent yet blasé banter. Nothing good happens past 2 AM. ”

Character Information

  • Cordell
    20-30,
    Any
    ,
    Male
    Irritable, smart, charming, troubled, and a best friend to Riley.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Riley
    20-30,
    Any
    ,
    Female, Female Identifying or Non-Binary
    Eccentric, smart, and awkward, but a caring best friend to Cordell.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Nat
    20-30,
    Any
    ,
    Female
    Curious, kind, positive, realizes she's gotten herself into a very interesting situation and is ready to ride it out.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Production History

  • High School
    ,
    Stone Independent School, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    ,
    2021