Plus One

by John Bavoso

10-MINUTE: Shari's thrilled to have her new girlfriend, Deanna, as her guest to her cousin's wedding... that is, until Deanna throws an unexpected punch during the reception.

“… a compelling look at the ‘old guard’ of the LGBT community’s pitfalls in adopting the language and perspective of its younger members.” — DC Metro Theater Arts

10-MINUTE: Shari's thrilled to have her new girlfriend, Deanna, as her guest to her cousin's wedding... that is, until Deanna throws an unexpected punch during the reception.

“… a compelling look at the ‘old guard’ of the LGBT community’s pitfalls in adopting the language and perspective of its younger members.” — DC Metro Theater Arts

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Plus One

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  • Cheryl Bear: Plus One

    Clocking the grandma at the wedding, how could that be a problem? A hilarious piece about the struggle to restrain oneself when you're dealing with homophobic relatives. Well done!

    Clocking the grandma at the wedding, how could that be a problem? A hilarious piece about the struggle to restrain oneself when you're dealing with homophobic relatives. Well done!

  • Rey Dabalsa: Plus One

    What a tender play! In these two women, Mr. Bavoso, perfectly dramatizes the generational struggle too many LGBT persons face when living their 'true selves' among family. The play has moments of great humor and others of profound heart. The characters are open, blunt, and genuine as they slowly (and almost unknowingly) choose each other over everyone else on the planet. This is a magnificent piece for two strong females and for any socially conscious theater hoping to expand understanding of an oft-marginalized community. LOVED IT!!

    What a tender play! In these two women, Mr. Bavoso, perfectly dramatizes the generational struggle too many LGBT persons face when living their 'true selves' among family. The play has moments of great humor and others of profound heart. The characters are open, blunt, and genuine as they slowly (and almost unknowingly) choose each other over everyone else on the planet. This is a magnificent piece for two strong females and for any socially conscious theater hoping to expand understanding of an oft-marginalized community. LOVED IT!!

  • Patrick Flynn: Plus One

    Funny, pithy, and poignant. Excellent exploration of the many levels of damage homophobia can do. And it does not go where you think it will.

    Funny, pithy, and poignant. Excellent exploration of the many levels of damage homophobia can do. And it does not go where you think it will.

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Character Information

  • Shari
    A woman in her 40s, any race.
    Character Age
    40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Deanna
    A woman in her 20s, any race.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Fantastic.Z Theatre, Year 2019

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Alethephobia Theatre Company, Year 2018
  • Type Professional, Year 2018
  • Type Professional, Organization DC Queer Theatre Festival, Year 2018
  • Type Professional, Organization StageQ, Year 2018