The Calm

by Ben M. Jones

5-Minute Play: Someone important is coming to visit. Laurie is very picky about how the house looks, but Joseph is just trying to relax and be at ease. Excitement and sweetness abound in this short story about two people who show their love in very different ways from one another.

5-Minute Play: Someone important is coming to visit. Laurie is very picky about how the house looks, but Joseph is just trying to relax and be at ease. Excitement and sweetness abound in this short story about two people who show their love in very different ways from one another.

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The Calm

Character Information

  • Laurie
    Should be about the same age as Joseph, give or take.
    Late 20s through early 40s
    Any
    Female-identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Joseph
    Should be about the same age as Laurie, give or take.
    Late 20s to Early 40s
    Any
    Male Identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • Fringe, New Short Play Festival, 2019