SUNSHINE QUEST

by William Ivor Fowkes

FULL-LENGTH PLAY (1 HOUR, 40 MINUTES). It’s the Year of Our Lord 1999. Retired gay men flock to the Sunshine Quest Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for dancing, companionship, flirtation, and nonstop fun. But not everyone is waiting for them with open arms.

FULL-LENGTH PLAY (1 HOUR, 40 MINUTES). It’s the Year of Our Lord 1999. Retired gay men flock to the Sunshine Quest Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for dancing, companionship, flirtation, and nonstop fun. But not everyone is waiting for them with open arms.

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SUNSHINE QUEST

Character Information

  • Al Getz
    Handsome, successful realtor. Former movie star, Todd Hammond. Lived a private gay life for many years. Came out publicly five years ago. A gentleman.
    60s
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Brad Hall
    Assistant manager of Sunshine Quest. From North Carolina. Apparently straight. Lusted after by many members of the club. Attractive and polite, but a bit mercurial. A Christian. Southern accent.
    30
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Robby Smirnoff
    Retired agent. Jewish. Flamboyant and funny. Sharp-tongued, but sweet. Likes much younger men.
    70s
    Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • John Strathmore
    Retired company man. Straight-laced and conservative in appearance. Openly gay all his life, but recently widowed from a woman to whom he was married for ten years. Distracted by his mourning.
    60s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Mary King
    Ballroom dance instructor. A Southern woman who prefers the company of gay men. Funny, sexy, and warm-hearted. Southern accent.
    50s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Production History

  • Workshop, The Fresh Fruit Festival at the Wild Project, New York City, 2014
  • Workshop, A 20-minute excerpt was presented at the Pulse Ensemble Theatre Company Playwrights' Lab's Festival, From the Stage to the Stage III, The Playroom, New York City , 2013

Awards

  • Best Supporting Actress (for Camille Mazurek), "Fruitie" Award
    The Fresh Fruit Festival, New York, NY
    Winner
    2014