ROUGH WATERS (a 10 minute play)

by Marj O'Neill-Butler

Loneliness. Grieving. Reminiscing. Strangers. Conversations. Memories.
ROUGH WATERS is a play about all of these things. Two strangers, Andrew and Betty, meet on the Staten Island ferry. After a while they find out they have a lot in common. Betty discovers it doesn't hurt to talk to a stranger, because this time it leads her to share a very private and moving moment.

Seaside Players, Lauderdale-by-the...

Loneliness. Grieving. Reminiscing. Strangers. Conversations. Memories.
ROUGH WATERS is a play about all of these things. Two strangers, Andrew and Betty, meet on the Staten Island ferry. After a while they find out they have a lot in common. Betty discovers it doesn't hurt to talk to a stranger, because this time it leads her to share a very private and moving moment.

Seaside Players, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Clocktower Players, Irvington, NY
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop, Monticello, NY
The Storefront Theatre, Waxhaw, North Carolina
Midwest Dramatists Center, Olathe, KS

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ROUGH WATERS (a 10 minute play)

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  • Melissa Milich: ROUGH WATERS (a 10 minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
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    A very touching play about two strangers who meet and find they have a few things in common. Lots to ponder in this one.

    A very touching play about two strangers who meet and find they have a few things in common. Lots to ponder in this one.

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  • Bruce Karp: ROUGH WATERS (a 10 minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    “

    I viewed a performance of this lovely play, where two people confront loneliness and some fears about how life will go on without loved ones. It is very moving, sweet and funny, and leads to a satisfying conclusion where the two comfort each other, moving towards what we would hope is a new and lasting friendship.

    I viewed a performance of this lovely play, where two people confront loneliness and some fears about how life will go on without loved ones. It is very moving, sweet and funny, and leads to a satisfying conclusion where the two comfort each other, moving towards what we would hope is a new and lasting friendship.

    ”
  • Claudia Haas: ROUGH WATERS (a 10 minute play) by Marj O'Neill-Butler
    “

    Characters who take the time to listen, loneliness unburdened, grief finally shared - a beautiful play highlighting what it is to be human. Rough Waters will stir your memory and help you offer gratitude for what is good in life.

    Characters who take the time to listen, loneliness unburdened, grief finally shared - a beautiful play highlighting what it is to be human. Rough Waters will stir your memory and help you offer gratitude for what is good in life.

    ”
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Andrew-an inquisitive, middle-aged man, 50's. M
Betty-a tired, hard working, no-nonsense woman, mid- 60's, F