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by Ken Love

FULL LENGTH: It's 2004, an election year in an unnamed Southern state. The Democratic U.S. Senate incumbent for over 40 years, Barker Hudson III - 80 plus years & counting - is running for re-election. His challenger is an African American woman - a young 30-something Republican/Nationalist. Barker has had the Southern black vote sewn up in his state for years. And he's sure this election will be another...

FULL LENGTH: It's 2004, an election year in an unnamed Southern state. The Democratic U.S. Senate incumbent for over 40 years, Barker Hudson III - 80 plus years & counting - is running for re-election. His challenger is an African American woman - a young 30-something Republican/Nationalist. Barker has had the Southern black vote sewn up in his state for years. And he's sure this election will be another cakewalk. But Barker finds that there's a lot more to this particular challenger than meets the eye. A hell of a lot more!

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  • Donald E. Baker: Default

    Although it is set in 2004, Ken Love's play touches on issues prevalent today--including an aging politician hanging on to power. In a close election for the U.S. Senate, the young, Black, female challenger has a very personal weapon that could destroy the old, white incumbent. Audiences will figure it out pretty early on, but the question is whether, in a close campaign, will she use her information or not. Will she go high, or go low. An excellent, timely play with six memorable characters.

    Although it is set in 2004, Ken Love's play touches on issues prevalent today--including an aging politician hanging on to power. In a close election for the U.S. Senate, the young, Black, female challenger has a very personal weapon that could destroy the old, white incumbent. Audiences will figure it out pretty early on, but the question is whether, in a close campaign, will she use her information or not. Will she go high, or go low. An excellent, timely play with six memorable characters.

  • Rich Rubin: Default

    Ken Love has created a whip-smart drama that shows us how the "political" and the "personal" are often two sides of the same coin. With its cleverly plotted structure, brisk pacing and pitch-perfect dialogue, DEFAULT hits home on multiple levels -- intellectually, emotionally and morally. Bravo!

    Ken Love has created a whip-smart drama that shows us how the "political" and the "personal" are often two sides of the same coin. With its cleverly plotted structure, brisk pacing and pitch-perfect dialogue, DEFAULT hits home on multiple levels -- intellectually, emotionally and morally. Bravo!

  • Jan Probst: Default

    Political, social and domestic intrigue are astutely drawn in this very big play. I saw a reading at the Valdez Theatre Conference, and at times felt like I was at a political rally, at other times privy to back stage gossip. Potent characters, with a story that tackles race relations and politics in an intriguing and powerful way.

    Political, social and domestic intrigue are astutely drawn in this very big play. I saw a reading at the Valdez Theatre Conference, and at times felt like I was at a political rally, at other times privy to back stage gossip. Potent characters, with a story that tackles race relations and politics in an intriguing and powerful way.

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization The Last Frontier Theatre Conference, Valdez AK, Year 2021
  • Type Reading, Organization Dramatists Guild Desert Footlights, Year 2020