Carousel

by Calley N. Anderson

Does a spark always start a fire, or can it die out?
In this 10-minute play, two young men engage in a tête-à-tête about truth, self, and love at a lonely airport baggage claim.

Does a spark always start a fire, or can it die out?
In this 10-minute play, two young men engage in a tête-à-tête about truth, self, and love at a lonely airport baggage claim.

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  • Shaun Leisher: Carousel by Calley N. Anderson
    “

    A play set in a the mundane location of an airport terminal baggage claim that starts as a philosophical discussion but turns into a meet cute. Had a big smile on my face by the end of this play.

    A play set in a the mundane location of an airport terminal baggage claim that starts as a philosophical discussion but turns into a meet cute. Had a big smile on my face by the end of this play.

    ”
  • Jordan Bird: Carousel by Calley N. Anderson
    “

    A lovely contemplation of self and love in its various forms. I love the application of Greek philosophy to a romantic comedy -- what a truly unique and lovely idea.

    A lovely contemplation of self and love in its various forms. I love the application of Greek philosophy to a romantic comedy -- what a truly unique and lovely idea.

    ”
  • Steven G. Martin: Carousel by Calley N. Anderson
    “

    A romantic drama filled with intellectual tension built around philosophy, identity, and mythology.

    Calley N. Anderson has crafted a story about romance between these two young men, as well as a story about why romance exists and humanity's desire to be with another. It is fulfilling on many levels, and I'd very much enjoy a performance of this play that already has a wonderful production history.

    A romantic drama filled with intellectual tension built around philosophy, identity, and mythology.

    Calley N. Anderson has crafted a story about romance between these two young men, as well as a story about why romance exists and humanity's desire to be with another. It is fulfilling on many levels, and I'd very much enjoy a performance of this play that already has a wonderful production history.

    ”

Character Information

  • YOUNG MAN 1
    An eremitic defense attorney in his mid thirties
    mid-thirties
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • YOUNG MAN 2
    A self-assured, sanguine traveller in his late twenties
    late twenties
    Any
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • FATHER
    YOUNG MAN 1's father, a patient man
    late sixties
    Any
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Production History

  • Community Theater, Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler, 2017
  • Community Theater, Emerald Theatre Company , 2016

Awards

  • Festival Prize Winner
    Emerald Theatre Company
    Runner Up
    2016