The Calm

by Ben M. Jones

5-Minute Play: Someone important is coming to visit. Laurie is very picky about how the house looks, but Joseph is just trying to relax and be at ease. Excitement and sweetness abound in this short story about two people who show their love in very different ways from one another.

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The Calm

Character Information

Laurie

Should be about the same age as Joseph, give or take.

Character Age

Late 20s through early 40s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
Joseph

Should be about the same age as Laurie, give or take.

Character Age

Late 20s to Early 40s

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man

Production History

Type Fringe, Organization New Short Play Festival, Year 2019