Next Year, Cancun

by Arthur M Jolly

10 Minute Play. Jeanne and Boyd try to spice up their twenty-fifth anniversary by role-playing as a lady of the evening and her client on a street corner on the other side of town, when they run into an old college friend - and then the law.

10 Minute Play. Jeanne and Boyd try to spice up their twenty-fifth anniversary by role-playing as a lady of the evening and her client on a street corner on the other side of town, when they run into an old college friend - and then the law.

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Next Year, Cancun

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  • Debra A. Cole: Next Year, Cancun by Arthur M Jolly
    “

    What a wonderful read! Funny, clever, and well-paced. I found myself actually laughing out-loud while reading. I highly recommend for any 10 minute/short play festival!

    What a wonderful read! Funny, clever, and well-paced. I found myself actually laughing out-loud while reading. I highly recommend for any 10 minute/short play festival!

    ”
  • Steven G. Martin: Next Year, Cancun by Arthur M Jolly
    “

    Jolly shows that the road to jail is lined with good intentions, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and a scenario that just gets more mortifying -- for the characters -- by the moment.

    "Next Year, Cancun" also has a strong structure and very focused characters that a director and actors would love to bring to the stage.

    Jolly shows that the road to jail is lined with good intentions, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and a scenario that just gets more mortifying -- for the characters -- by the moment.

    "Next Year, Cancun" also has a strong structure and very focused characters that a director and actors would love to bring to the stage.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Next Year, Cancun by Arthur M Jolly
    “

    Very funny, actors would have a blast with this. And the audience would too. Date night that's very relatable, spice it up!

    Very funny, actors would have a blast with this. And the audience would too. Date night that's very relatable, spice it up!

    ”
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Character Information

1f, 2m. Daniel doubles as the Police Officer.
  • JEANNE
    Jeanne's a middle aged woman whose life hasn't worked out quite the way she wanted - but she's making the most of it, still deeply in love with her husband and feisty enough to try to spice up their relationship with a little roleplay.
    50's up
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • BOYD
    Boyd's aware that he's not able to give Jeanne everything he feels she deserves, but he's going to make the best of it for his love.
    50's up
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • DANIEL
    A former classmate of Jeanne and Boyd's - he runs into her on the street at the worst possible moment.
    50's up
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • POLICE OFFICER
    Sarcastic, witty but serious about his job - arresting hookers and their clients.
    40's up
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Production History

  • Community Theater, Te Puke Repertory Company, Te Puke, New Zealand., 2018