The Ties That Bind: A Ten-Minute Play

by James McLindon

A young woman is mystified as to how her new friend can stand her man-splaining, belittling boyfriend … until the friend explains how to have it all.

A young woman is mystified as to how her new friend can stand her man-splaining, belittling boyfriend … until the friend explains how to have it all.

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The Ties That Bind: A Ten-Minute Play

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  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: The Ties That Bind: A Ten-Minute Play by James McLindon
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    This is some sassy stuff! Madelaine has taken control of her needs, for now. Or is she perhaps training Brett? It certainly looks like both Brett and Madelaine are happy enough. It's good to see women helping women make the best of a bad situation!

    This is some sassy stuff! Madelaine has taken control of her needs, for now. Or is she perhaps training Brett? It certainly looks like both Brett and Madelaine are happy enough. It's good to see women helping women make the best of a bad situation!

    ”

Character Information

MADELAINE . . . . . . . . . . MID-20s to 30s, ANY RACE/ETHNICITY

BRETT . . . . . . . . . . . HANDSOME, JACKED, ABOUT THE SAME AGE, ANY RACE/ETHNICITY

AMANDA . . . . . . . . . . .MID-20s to 30s, ANY RACE/ETHNICITY

BEN . . . . . . . . . . . ABOUT THE SAME AGE, ANY RACE/ETHNICITY

Diverse casting is encouraged.
  • Brett
    Handsome, jacked, not very bright, unaware that he is not very bright
    About the same age as Madelaine
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Ben
    Handsome, jacked, not very bright, unaware that he is not very bright
    About the same age as Amanda
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Madelaine
    Smart, composed, playing the long game
    early 20s to 30s
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Amanda
    Smart, curious, a little impulsive, a little unfiltered, eager to learn
    early 20s to 30s
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female