Parallax

Vincent and Joe are small-time grifters at the racecourse, planning to take down their next mark. But when Vincent meets Erin, a young woman desperate to buy back 'Parallax,' the horse her father sold our from under her, all bets are off. Vincent decides to help Erin and start a new life. Joe, however, has other plans. This light and enjoyable play is written in the vein of 'Dirty Rotten...
Vincent and Joe are small-time grifters at the racecourse, planning to take down their next mark. But when Vincent meets Erin, a young woman desperate to buy back 'Parallax,' the horse her father sold our from under her, all bets are off. Vincent decides to help Erin and start a new life. Joe, however, has other plans. This light and enjoyable play is written in the vein of 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' or the more recent 'Knives Out.' It's twists and turns keeps the audience guessing right up to the finish line.
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Parallax

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  • Alexander Perez:
    25 Jan. 2021
    Every time I thought I had this play figured out it had yet another trick up it’s sleeve. Quick, witty, and coursing with intrigue

Character Information

  • Vincent
    20s
    a young grifter
  • Joe
    50s
    a grifter
  • Erin
    20s
    a young woman

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Last Frontier Theatre Conference
    ,
    2019

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
Seven Devils Playwriting Conference
,
id Theater
,
2019