LINKS

by T. Cat Ford

LINKS is a triptych. This three-act play is set in and around the seemingly serene Oakland Georgia Golf and Country Club. The first two acts, “Poolside” and “Tee for Two” occur simultaneously but are played separately. The women are at the golf club’s pool battling the anxiety of modern life with a good dose of American optimism and new house plans while their husbands, on the ninth hole of the course, give us...

LINKS is a triptych. This three-act play is set in and around the seemingly serene Oakland Georgia Golf and Country Club. The first two acts, “Poolside” and “Tee for Two” occur simultaneously but are played separately. The women are at the golf club’s pool battling the anxiety of modern life with a good dose of American optimism and new house plans while their husbands, on the ninth hole of the course, give us their perspectives on marriage, alligators and cheating. Act III, “Over Meat”, takes place the evening of the same day. Both couples are at home having dinner. “Over Meat” is structured in such a way that we see both couples at home at the same time. The two scenes progress simultaneously, form a counterpoint and, hopefully, a third reality. “Poolside” and “Tee for Two” can be performed as stand alone one-acts.

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  • Cheryl Bear: LINKS

    An excellent capture of the reality of life for so many couples so well played out. Well done!

    An excellent capture of the reality of life for so many couples so well played out. Well done!

  • Lojo Simon: LINKS

    Poolside indulges our common desire to eavesdrop on other people's conversations. This one takes place among two bored suburban housewives who wrestle with their desire to stay attractive and relevant. A sort of sad/sort of funny take on domesticity and first-world problems. Well done!

    Poolside indulges our common desire to eavesdrop on other people's conversations. This one takes place among two bored suburban housewives who wrestle with their desire to stay attractive and relevant. A sort of sad/sort of funny take on domesticity and first-world problems. Well done!

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, Year 2006
  • Type Reading, Organization Nomad Theatrical, Year 2005
  • Type Workshop, Organization Mill Mountain Theatre - Lunchtime Theatre - Poolside, Year 2001

Production History

  • Type University, Organization Mercer University - Poolside and Links, Year 2001