break.

by Carolyn Guido Clifford

The play takes place over a series of three cigarette breaks during a family holiday visit.
Romance writer, Shane and her husband, Will have traveled to Will’s childhood home in Southern Louisiana. Shane wasn’t prepared for the culture shock or the change in her husband’s character upon crossing the Mason Dixon line. Immediately, she feels stifled but does her best to remain loyal and calm. She seeks her solace...

The play takes place over a series of three cigarette breaks during a family holiday visit.
Romance writer, Shane and her husband, Will have traveled to Will’s childhood home in Southern Louisiana. Shane wasn’t prepared for the culture shock or the change in her husband’s character upon crossing the Mason Dixon line. Immediately, she feels stifled but does her best to remain loyal and calm. She seeks her solace in smoking, a long-time habit and a dangerous affair with a member of Will's family.

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  • Mary Beringer: break.

    A wonderful one-act about smoking, sex, and the South. The characters all feel real and whole, and the audience is left wondering how these people will resolve the problems they've created for each other. But isn't that just like real life?

    A wonderful one-act about smoking, sex, and the South. The characters all feel real and whole, and the audience is left wondering how these people will resolve the problems they've created for each other. But isn't that just like real life?

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization The Know Theatre (Serials) , Year 2016