Incendiary by Adam Szymkowicz

FULL LENGTH, PUBLISHED. Elise is a pyromaniac fire chief who falls in love with Jake, the detective investigating her fires. Carrie, Elise's therapist, is trying to get her to stop lighting fires and Carrie's husband, Gary, is leading the life of a somewhat ineffective corporate spy. This play is published: https://www.broadwayplaypub.com/the-plays/incendiary/
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Incendiary

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  • Zach Dailey:
    24 Jul. 2015
    “ What a fun play! Excellent writing (as expected with Mr. Szymkowicz) and lots of wonderful dialogue that actors would love to chew on. Could also be a very beautiful production. Lots of possibilities with this one. Highly recommended. ”

Character Information

All characters are in their 30s or 40s but can be played by much younger actors. Actors can be any race. I suggest the cast be as diverse as possible.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Elise

Jake

Carrie

Gary

Tom/Brian/Paul/Jimmy Splinters

Stu/Ted/Tommy Ten Toes/Neal

Jane/Sally/Liz

SETTING

New York City. A therapist’s office, a police station, a fire station, the street, Jake’s apartment, Carrie and Gary’s apartment, a bar.

These can be suggested minimally.

TIME

The present

  • Jake
    30s to 40s,
    Any
    ,
    Male Identifying
    A hard-boiled film noir detective
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Elise
    30s to 40s,
    Any
    ,
    Female-identifying
    The Youngest Ever NYC Fire Chief
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Carrie
    30s to 40s,
    Any
    ,
    Female-identifying
    A therapist who gets caught up in the action
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • Gary
    30s to 40s,
    Any
    ,
    Male Identifying
    An ineffective corporate spy. Wants to be an action movie hero.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Tom/Brian/Paul/Jimmy Splinters
    30s to 40s,
    Any
    ,
    Male Identifying
    Firefighter/cop/mobster etc
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Stu/Ted/Tommy Ten Toes/Neal
    30s to 40s,
    Any
    ,
    Male Identifying
    Firefighter/cop/mobster etc
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male
  • Jane/Sally/Liz
    30s to 40s,
    Any
    ,
    Female-identifying
    firefighter/cop/mobster
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s, 50s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female

Development History

  • Workshop
    ,
    The Juilliard School
    ,
    2007

Production History