Two Plus Two Plus One

by Janine DeMaria

A group of friends try to create an unorthodox family for themselves but discover through the interview of their potential surrogate, not everyone in this 'family' wants the same thing. A story about friendship, manipulation, love, growing up, moving on and letting go so that what is meant to be, can happen.

A group of friends try to create an unorthodox family for themselves but discover through the interview of their potential surrogate, not everyone in this 'family' wants the same thing. A story about friendship, manipulation, love, growing up, moving on and letting go so that what is meant to be, can happen.

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Two Plus Two Plus One

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  • Lyndsay Burch: Two Plus Two Plus One

    This play is a hilarious, dynamic exploration of modern relationships and parenting in today's world. Four friends, none of them in a romantic relationship, decide to adopt a baby and raise the child together. When a pregnant teenager comes to their home to be a possible surrogate, the four friends are forced to face the skeletons in their closets. The plot twists in this play are exhilarating and DeMaria does an excellent job of utilizing the wit of her characters and the humor of the situation to mask the eventual turns that will truly shock audiences.

    This play is a hilarious, dynamic exploration of modern relationships and parenting in today's world. Four friends, none of them in a romantic relationship, decide to adopt a baby and raise the child together. When a pregnant teenager comes to their home to be a possible surrogate, the four friends are forced to face the skeletons in their closets. The plot twists in this play are exhilarating and DeMaria does an excellent job of utilizing the wit of her characters and the humor of the situation to mask the eventual turns that will truly shock audiences.

Character Information

Diverse casting
  • Grace
    Character Age
    36
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • James
    Character Age
    40
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Monica
    Character Age
    22
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Jeannie
    Character Age
    36
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Mikey
    Character Age
    35
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Ground & Field Theatre Festival, UC Davis, Year 2017

Awards

  • Semi-Finalist
    Screencraft Stage Play Competition
    Selection
    2018