In the Gutter

by John Morogiello

A door-to-door gutter salesman gets in over his head, when a client asks him to murder her husband.

A door-to-door gutter salesman gets in over his head, when a client asks him to murder her husband.

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In the Gutter

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  • Kerri Kochanski: In the Gutter by John Morogiello
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    I saw this play 6 months ago in the "New Works Virtual
    Festival." It was good and snappy, well-written and unique...Why am I recommending it now? Because I still think about it TO THIS DAY!...I think it will always be in my consciousness. Seeing it was a very pleasurable experience because of the style, timing, humor, engaging story, and well-crafted noir. And of course, the characters...Any theatre would have a great time producing this piece.

    I saw this play 6 months ago in the "New Works Virtual
    Festival." It was good and snappy, well-written and unique...Why am I recommending it now? Because I still think about it TO THIS DAY!...I think it will always be in my consciousness. Seeing it was a very pleasurable experience because of the style, timing, humor, engaging story, and well-crafted noir. And of course, the characters...Any theatre would have a great time producing this piece.

    ”
CHAD: An insurance salesman who has fallen on hard times. He now sells gutters door to door.
FIONA: Wealthy woman. Wears little more than a slip for most of the play.
MRS. COOPER: A nosy neighbor to Bill and Fiona.
BILL: Fiona’s husband. Significantly older than her. Nasty. Handicapped.
COP: A gentle, professional soul. Played by the same actor who plays Bill.
DETECTIVE: Tough, intimidating. Played by the same actress who plays Mrs. Cooper.

Development History

  • Reading, Best Medicine Rep, 2021
  • Reading, Act Your Page/Fishtickler Improv, 2020
  • Reading, New Works Virtual Festival, 2020

Production History

  • Community Theater, Olympia Little Theatre, 2023
  • Professional, Best Medicine Rep Theater Company, 2023