The Last Train Home

EMILY is returning to a town she loathes because her sister, MARY, is getting married. Over two weekends, two weeks apart, EMILY must face the dreaded bridesmaid's dress, her sister's friends, and the pressures of a job that doesn't stop just because she's gone for a few days. Meanwhile; JAKE, LAURENCE'S Best Man, labors as a go-between for ASHLEY and ANNABEL, an estranged couple who...
EMILY is returning to a town she loathes because her sister, MARY, is getting married. Over two weekends, two weeks apart, EMILY must face the dreaded bridesmaid's dress, her sister's friends, and the pressures of a job that doesn't stop just because she's gone for a few days. Meanwhile; JAKE, LAURENCE'S Best Man, labors as a go-between for ASHLEY and ANNABEL, an estranged couple who are nonetheless set to stand across the aisle as their friends get married. Before the backdrop of wedding bliss, and the broiling antipathy between ASHLEY and ANNABEL, JAKE and EMILY find meaning and friendship as they struggle to hold the bridal party together.
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The Last Train Home

Character Information

  • Emily Mason
    20-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Cis/trans Woman, n/b
    MARY MASON'S sister, and the Maid of Honor at the wedding. EMILY is returning to her hometown for the one and only purpose of MARY'S wedding.
  • Jake Henderson
    20-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Cis/Trans Man, n/b
    The Best Man. JAKE is a bartender and works with ANNABEL at the bar LAURENCE frequents. JAKE and LAURENCE have known each other for years, often drinking, and playing soccer together.
  • Ashley Fletcher
    20-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Cis/trans Woman, n/b
    ASHLEY is MARY'S roommate and a Bridesmaid. ASHLEY is also ANNABEL'S ex-girlfriend.
  • Annabel Fritz
    20-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Cis/trans Woman, n/b
    ANNABEL is one of the Groomsmen, and ASHLEY is her ex-girlfriend. They did not part on good terms.
  • Mary Mason
    20-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Cis/trans Woman, n/b
    The Bride, EMILY'S sister, and a believer in love-at-first-sight, and perfect weddings.
  • Laurence Wright
    20-30s,
    Any
    ,
    Cis/Trans Man, n/b
    The Groom, JAKE'S best friend.

Awards

Runner Up
,
The Annual Staged Reading Series
,
Turn to Flesh Productions
,
2016