The Last Train Home

by Neal Alexander Lewis

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...

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
    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.
    Character Age
    20-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis/trans Woman,
    n/b
  • Jake Henderson
    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.
    Character Age
    20-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis/Trans Man,
    n/b
  • Ashley Fletcher
    ASHLEY is MARY'S roommate and a Bridesmaid. ASHLEY is also ANNABEL'S ex-girlfriend.
    Character Age
    20-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis/trans Woman,
    n/b
  • Annabel Fritz
    ANNABEL is one of the Groomsmen, and ASHLEY is her ex-girlfriend. They did not part on good terms.
    Character Age
    20-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis/trans Woman,
    n/b
  • Mary Mason
    The Bride, EMILY'S sister, and a believer in love-at-first-sight, and perfect weddings.
    Character Age
    20-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis/trans Woman,
    n/b
  • Laurence Wright
    The Groom, JAKE'S best friend.
    Character Age
    20-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis/Trans Man,
    n/b

Awards

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