SECRET'S OUT

by Greg Burdick

(Ten Minutes) Two strangers waiting outside a lingerie shop have a chance encounter that forever changes their views on women, and the men they are around them.

(Ten Minutes) Two strangers waiting outside a lingerie shop have a chance encounter that forever changes their views on women, and the men they are around them.

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SECRET'S OUT

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  • Samantha Marchant: SECRET'S OUT

    An examination of relationships, aging, and sexuality. Well done dialogue between two strangers finding common ground.

    An examination of relationships, aging, and sexuality. Well done dialogue between two strangers finding common ground.

  • Scott Sickles: SECRET'S OUT

    What is a coming of age story than people realizing that the world is not what they were brought up to believe it is? You don't have to be a kid because life's harsh lessons are doled out on a non-stop syllabus. Burdick fashions an illuminating chat allowing a man who doesn't know he's naive -- but to his credit knows his limitations -- to learn from the hard-won lessons of an elder. It's a great intergenerational exchange and leaves a powerful impression on the characters and the audience. It's also terrifically entertaining.

    What is a coming of age story than people realizing that the world is not what they were brought up to believe it is? You don't have to be a kid because life's harsh lessons are doled out on a non-stop syllabus. Burdick fashions an illuminating chat allowing a man who doesn't know he's naive -- but to his credit knows his limitations -- to learn from the hard-won lessons of an elder. It's a great intergenerational exchange and leaves a powerful impression on the characters and the audience. It's also terrifically entertaining.

  • Cheryl Bear: SECRET'S OUT

    An eye opening look at fathers with daughters and the sexualization of them that no father ever wants to take any part in. Well done.

    An eye opening look at fathers with daughters and the sexualization of them that no father ever wants to take any part in. Well done.

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Character Information

  • GINA
    Fashionable, sexy.
    Character Age
    24
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latinx,
    Hispanic
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • CARLOS
    Impeccably dressed.
    Character Age
    26
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latinx,
    Hispanic
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • DARNELL
    A cab driver.
    Character Age
    47
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • JASHANNA
    A cheerleader.
    Character Age
    16
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Theatre Odyssey, FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts, Sarasota, FL, Year 2017

Awards

  • 12th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival
    Theatre Odyssey
    Finalist
    2017