And the Wisdom to Know the Difference

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 stops by to see Dan on visiting day at the treatment center.

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 stops by to see Dan on visiting day at the treatment center.

  • Inquire About Rights
  • Recommend
  • Download
  • Save to Library

And the Wisdom to Know the Difference

Recommended by

  • Micaele (Mikaylee) Johnson: And the Wisdom to Know the Difference

    What a moving play this is! Williams has set this piece up in a way that makes you feel like you are right there with this Father and Son, both of whom are coming to terms with who they are, where they are at, and what they need. Dialogue and story are beautifully authentic and engaging.

    What a moving play this is! Williams has set this piece up in a way that makes you feel like you are right there with this Father and Son, both of whom are coming to terms with who they are, where they are at, and what they need. Dialogue and story are beautifully authentic and engaging.

  • Joe Swenson: And the Wisdom to Know the Difference

    Once again Philip has captured your imagination with the 3rd story in this installment and once again he delivers poignant dialogue that hits you in the mouth. The tension in this beautiful play is palpable as Dan and Clyde try to unwrap their relationship. A father who loves his son, knows there's some responsibility to take, unwilling to completely take it. A son who loves his dad, knows his father should shoulder some of the blame for his situation, unwilling to completely place it.

    If you don't know this by now. Philip Middleton Wiliams is a dialogue genius!

    Once again Philip has captured your imagination with the 3rd story in this installment and once again he delivers poignant dialogue that hits you in the mouth. The tension in this beautiful play is palpable as Dan and Clyde try to unwrap their relationship. A father who loves his son, knows there's some responsibility to take, unwilling to completely take it. A son who loves his dad, knows his father should shoulder some of the blame for his situation, unwilling to completely place it.

    If you don't know this by now. Philip Middleton Wiliams is a dialogue genius!

  • Vivian Lermond: And the Wisdom to Know the Difference

    There is such truthfulness in this poignant, powerful father/son two-hander! A tightly written, conflict driven plot that delivers! Produce this 10-minute gem!

    There is such truthfulness in this poignant, powerful father/son two-hander! A tightly written, conflict driven plot that delivers! Produce this 10-minute gem!

View all 14 recommendations

Character Information

  • Dan
    Character Age
    Mid-thirties
  • Clyde
    Character Age
    Mid-sixties