The Red Flags

(You know you shouldn’t.)
When Gabrielle—a commitment-phobic woman in her late 30s—rejects Ric—who happens to be a diagnosed psychopath—that should have been the end of it. But a mutual fascination has taken root and Gabrielle discovers she's oddly reassured by the red flags.

(You know you shouldn’t.)
When Gabrielle—a commitment-phobic woman in her late 30s—rejects Ric—who happens to be a diagnosed psychopath—that should have been the end of it. But a mutual fascination has taken root and Gabrielle discovers she's oddly reassured by the red flags.

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The Red Flags

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  • Tom Moran: The Red Flags

    The term psychopath has (unsurprisingly) a pretty much universally negative connotation. So it's fascinating to see one both treated sympathetically and inserted into a love story. That bold choice has resulted in a well-crafted, tight narrative that raises a host of interesting philosophical questions and continually goes in surprising directions.

    The term psychopath has (unsurprisingly) a pretty much universally negative connotation. So it's fascinating to see one both treated sympathetically and inserted into a love story. That bold choice has resulted in a well-crafted, tight narrative that raises a host of interesting philosophical questions and continually goes in surprising directions.

  • Philip Kaplan: The Red Flags

    A compelling love/not love story about what makes a relationship. It also covers the ripple effects trauma and mental illness can have on a family. Gabriella sees Red Flags in all the men she dates because of one traumatic experience. But when she meets Ric, who is a diagnosable psychopath can (and should) she relent and give in to love. The play will keep you guessing until the end.

    A compelling love/not love story about what makes a relationship. It also covers the ripple effects trauma and mental illness can have on a family. Gabriella sees Red Flags in all the men she dates because of one traumatic experience. But when she meets Ric, who is a diagnosable psychopath can (and should) she relent and give in to love. The play will keep you guessing until the end.

  • Cheryl Bear: The Red Flags

    What is love, but a risky proposition? You might as well go against all the warning signs and take that plunge. Somehow those imperfections make the marriage seem all the more likely to succeed in an upfront and crazy way. Love!

    What is love, but a risky proposition? You might as well go against all the warning signs and take that plunge. Somehow those imperfections make the marriage seem all the more likely to succeed in an upfront and crazy way. Love!

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Character Information

2W, 2M
Gabrielle, 38
Chloe, late 30s/early 40s
Ric, late 30s
Philip, early 40s
  • Gabrielle
    a vibrant, happily single woman
    Character Age
    36
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Ric
    handsome, single, diagnosed psychotic
    Character Age
    late 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino and White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Chloe
    a happily married woman, late 30s/early 40s
    Character Age
    late 30s/early 40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Philip
    Chloe's husband, Ric's older brother
    Character Age
    early 40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino and White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization League of Professional Theatre Women Julia's Reading Room Series, Year 2017

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Verona Area Community Theatre, Year 2024

Awards

  • American Association of Community Theatres NewPlay Fest
    American Association of Community Theatre
    Winner
    2024