Porkchop

by Tess Jones

When Valerie visits the home of her new boyfriend, she discovers his dog may be a criminal mastermind.

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Porkchop

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John Medlin: Porkchop by Tess Jones

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Porkchop isn't a play that's afraid to go to some absurd places. It dives headfirst into insanity and creates an experience you won't forget.

Porkchop isn't a play that's afraid to go to some absurd places. It dives headfirst into insanity and creates an experience you won't forget.

”
Abby Burgess: Porkchop by Tess Jones

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Weird weird weird and I loved every second of it! A wonderfully-absurd one-act that deftly balances comedy and horror.

Weird weird weird and I loved every second of it! A wonderfully-absurd one-act that deftly balances comedy and horror.

”
Lainie Vansant: Porkchop by Tess Jones

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What a bizarre, wild ride. This funny, funky play would be a riot to produce, perform, and see, especially for morbidly-minded young folx. Check it out!

What a bizarre, wild ride. This funny, funky play would be a riot to produce, perform, and see, especially for morbidly-minded young folx. Check it out!

”

Character Information

Clark - male, 20's
Valerie - female, 20's, can be doubled with Officer Berke
Porkchop - any gender, must be an excellent mover
Donnie - male, 20's-40's
Officer Berke - female, any age, can be doubled with Valerie

Clark

a demure, dimwitted man with a heart of gold

Character Age

20's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man
Valerie

a headstrong, intuitive woman

Character Age

20's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman
Porkchop

Clark's beloved dog who holds a deep, dark secret. Must be an excellent mover.

Character Age

Any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Donnie

a chatty, chubby, good natured repairman with terrible luck

Character Age

20's-40's

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

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

a jaded police officer with a sexist streak. Should be played by a woman or non-binary actor.

Character Age

Any

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female,

Non-binary
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Woman,
  
  Non-binary

Development History

Type Reading, Organization University of South Dakota, Year 2018

Production History

Type University, Organization University of South Dakota, Year 2019