Sorry Doesn't Have To Mean Good Bye-Bye (10-minutes)

by Glenn Alterman

Sam has decided to end his relationship with Sue. Sue is not happy with this. The more he tries to explain why he's ending their relationship, the more enraged Sue becomes. As they talk we learn a great deal about the nature of their their relationship; it doesn't get pretty.
To be published in Smith and Kraus' BEST 10 MINUTE PLAYS 2024

Sam has decided to end his relationship with Sue. Sue is not happy with this. The more he tries to explain why he's ending their relationship, the more enraged Sue becomes. As they talk we learn a great deal about the nature of their their relationship; it doesn't get pretty.
To be published in Smith and Kraus' BEST 10 MINUTE PLAYS 2024

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Sorry Doesn't Have To Mean Good Bye-Bye (10-minutes)

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  • Claudia Haas: Sorry Doesn't Have To Mean Good Bye-Bye (10-minutes) by Glenn Alterman
    “

    You know those tennis matches where your head snaps back and forth as you try to keep your eye on the ball? Welcome to Alterman’s twisty, curvy, play. The players are well-matched and the outcome will keep you guessing even after it ends. This will keep the audiences at the edge of their seats! It’s a gift to the actors and audiences.

    You know those tennis matches where your head snaps back and forth as you try to keep your eye on the ball? Welcome to Alterman’s twisty, curvy, play. The players are well-matched and the outcome will keep you guessing even after it ends. This will keep the audiences at the edge of their seats! It’s a gift to the actors and audiences.

    ”
  • Samantha Oty: Sorry Doesn't Have To Mean Good Bye-Bye (10-minutes) by Glenn Alterman
    “

    Alerman’s use of snappy language keeps the reader on the edge of their seat throughout this twisty, page-turner of a ten-minute play.

    Alerman’s use of snappy language keeps the reader on the edge of their seat throughout this twisty, page-turner of a ten-minute play.

    ”
  • Vivian Lermond: Sorry Doesn't Have To Mean Good Bye-Bye (10-minutes) by Glenn Alterman
    “

    Alterman gives us conflict, tension, reversals and twists, all in a tantalizing 10 minutes of theatre! Highly recommend!

    Alterman gives us conflict, tension, reversals and twists, all in a tantalizing 10 minutes of theatre! Highly recommend!

    ”
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Character Information

SAM- male, 20's to 40's
SUE-female- at least 10 years older than SAM
  • SAM
    Soft spoken and timid. He stutters sometimes
    20's to 40's
    Any Race
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • Professional, Gallery Players, 2023