Blind No. 7

by Philip Middleton Williams

Included in "A House by the Side of the Road - Seven Short Plays About a Family" published by Next Stage Press.

Ten-Minute: (2020) Clyde and his sons Steve and Dan spend a morning in Blind No. 7 at Erie Marsh duck-hunting, telling dad-jokes, and being together.

Included in "A House by the Side of the Road - Seven Short Plays About a Family" published by Next Stage Press.

Ten-Minute: (2020) Clyde and his sons Steve and Dan spend a morning in Blind No. 7 at Erie Marsh duck-hunting, telling dad-jokes, and being together.

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Blind No. 7

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  • Micaele (Mikaylee) Johnson: Blind No. 7 by Philip Middleton Williams
    “

    This heartfelt play takes you on a journey. Williams has crafted a short piece with a laughter, care and heart. This is more than father and sons coming together, it's about an understanding and respect of each other as they journey through life.

    This heartfelt play takes you on a journey. Williams has crafted a short piece with a laughter, care and heart. This is more than father and sons coming together, it's about an understanding and respect of each other as they journey through life.

    ”
  • Joe Swenson: Blind No. 7 by Philip Middleton Williams
    “

    It's in what isn't said that you realize who this story is really about. Philip does a wonderful job creating the ultimate bonding, or what should be the ultimate bonding experience for both of Clyde's boys. Clever, impressive strategic purpose driven dialogue, coupled with amazing visual representations. You get it all and more in this short story.

    As show number two chronologically in the series, it all makes sense. 1+1+1 = more than you thought it would mean and Philip doesn't disappoint.

    It's in what isn't said that you realize who this story is really about. Philip does a wonderful job creating the ultimate bonding, or what should be the ultimate bonding experience for both of Clyde's boys. Clever, impressive strategic purpose driven dialogue, coupled with amazing visual representations. You get it all and more in this short story.

    As show number two chronologically in the series, it all makes sense. 1+1+1 = more than you thought it would mean and Philip doesn't disappoint.

    ”
  • David Beardsley: Blind No. 7 by Philip Middleton Williams
    “

    I enjoy the quiet gentleness of this play—male-bonding without the chest-thumping, just a father and two sons spending time together and enjoying each other’s company. These are the kinds of moments that mean the most when you are growing up, and, though we spend just a short time with these characters, the depth and strength of their relationship jumps off the page.

    I enjoy the quiet gentleness of this play—male-bonding without the chest-thumping, just a father and two sons spending time together and enjoying each other’s company. These are the kinds of moments that mean the most when you are growing up, and, though we spend just a short time with these characters, the depth and strength of their relationship jumps off the page.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Clyde
    Average build.
    Mid-forties
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Dan
    Slight build, wears wire-rimmed glasses.
    15
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Steve
    Athletic; jock.
    17
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man