Water

by Greg Hovanesian

ONE-ACT: In an alternate, yet familiar, universe, two white business men try to have a meeting in a conference room. When a problem with the drinking water arises, the meeting is put on hold, and solutions are offered to fix the water problem. But things quickly go from bad to worse.

ONE-ACT: In an alternate, yet familiar, universe, two white business men try to have a meeting in a conference room. When a problem with the drinking water arises, the meeting is put on hold, and solutions are offered to fix the water problem. But things quickly go from bad to worse.

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  • Julie Zaffarano: Water

    Hovanesian has created a character audiences will love to hate and will delight when he is smacked in his smug privilege. Strong dialog with a clever twist.

    Hovanesian has created a character audiences will love to hate and will delight when he is smacked in his smug privilege. Strong dialog with a clever twist.

  • Jennifer O'Grady: Water

    A taut, terrific one-act about privilege and power, and with a deliciously surprising plot twist. Hovanesian is expert as showing us a situation that seems ordinary but isn't, and then gradually infusing it with an increasing sense of menace until the rug is suddenly pulled out from under us. I would love to see this play on stage.

    A taut, terrific one-act about privilege and power, and with a deliciously surprising plot twist. Hovanesian is expert as showing us a situation that seems ordinary but isn't, and then gradually infusing it with an increasing sense of menace until the rug is suddenly pulled out from under us. I would love to see this play on stage.

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Playwrights' Platform, 44th Annual Festival of New Plays , Year 2016

Awards

  • Best Actor (Greg Hovanesian)
    The Playwrights' Platform 2016 Festival of New Plays / Boston Playwrights' Theatre
    Audience Choice
    2016
  • Best Director (Haris Lefteri)
    The Playwrights' Platform 2016 Festival of New Plays / Boston Playwrights' Theatre
    Audience Choice
    2016
  • Best Play
    The Playwrights' Platform 2016 Festival of New Plays / Boston Playwrights' Theatre
    Audience Choice
    2016