Happy Hour

by John Bavoso

10-MINUTE: During a seemingly chance encounter after work in a shitty bar, Celia discovers she has more in common with Renee than just their fondness for whiskey.

10-MINUTE: During a seemingly chance encounter after work in a shitty bar, Celia discovers she has more in common with Renee than just their fondness for whiskey.

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Happy Hour

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  • Jack Levine: Happy Hour by John Bavoso
    “

    JOHN BAVOSO’s short play “Happy Hour” captures the heartbreak some women experience with sexual assault but are unable to report it. A casual meeting at a bar brings out the pain associated with such a terrible experience. Both women have a common link in more ways than you might think.

    JOHN BAVOSO’s short play “Happy Hour” captures the heartbreak some women experience with sexual assault but are unable to report it. A casual meeting at a bar brings out the pain associated with such a terrible experience. Both women have a common link in more ways than you might think.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Happy Hour by John Bavoso
    “

    There is a remarkably healing power in sharing pain of an all too common experience to another woman. It doesn't solve it, but that connection friendship does bring a bit of hope. Well done.

    There is a remarkably healing power in sharing pain of an all too common experience to another woman. It doesn't solve it, but that connection friendship does bring a bit of hope. Well done.

    ”
  • Greg Hovanesian: Happy Hour by John Bavoso
    “

    This play is heart-breaking: a story of two women who have battled the same demons in different ways. And yet, as sad and terrible as their stories are, it is uplifting: a story of friendship, and the connections people make to end the pain of past scars. John Bavoso has written a wonderful 10-minute play.

    This play is heart-breaking: a story of two women who have battled the same demons in different ways. And yet, as sad and terrible as their stories are, it is uplifting: a story of friendship, and the connections people make to end the pain of past scars. John Bavoso has written a wonderful 10-minute play.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Renee
    A woman in her late-20s, any race. Bubbly, effusive, at least on the surface.
    Late 20s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Celia
    A woman in her early 30s, any race. Not here to make friends.
    Early 30s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Fish in Water Productions, 2018

Production History

  • Professional, Short + Sweet Dubai, 2020
  • Professional, Short + Sweet Hollywood, 2017
  • Professional, The AlphaNYC Theater Company, 2017