CUBIST RODEO CLOWNING

by Charles Scott Jones

10-Minute Play: A good intro. to CSJ's absurdism. A librarian, preparing for a quiet evening at home, must defend against familiar home invaders: her rodeo-clowning older sister and her painter ex-boyfriend.

10-Minute Play: A good intro. to CSJ's absurdism. A librarian, preparing for a quiet evening at home, must defend against familiar home invaders: her rodeo-clowning older sister and her painter ex-boyfriend.

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CUBIST RODEO CLOWNING

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  • Ryan M. Bultrowicz: CUBIST RODEO CLOWNING

    I really enjoyed this play's dialogue - it all comes together very magically, like the words are holding hands, spinning around, and performing a little jig. Of course, for all the fun that can be extrapolated here, there's also an introspective sadness imbued within about desire - a fun and fascinating read!

    I really enjoyed this play's dialogue - it all comes together very magically, like the words are holding hands, spinning around, and performing a little jig. Of course, for all the fun that can be extrapolated here, there's also an introspective sadness imbued within about desire - a fun and fascinating read!

  • Arianna Rose: CUBIST RODEO CLOWNING

    I love absurdist plays, and if it's got a heap of physical comedy, even better. Cubist Rodeo Clowning checks all the boxes and then some. A terrific twist ending and last line, really unique characters, and yet a relatable premise for many. I loved the vacuum monologue. Playwright Charles Scott Jones has an original mind that writes truly unique, memorable plays, and we're all the better for it. Giddy-AP!

    I love absurdist plays, and if it's got a heap of physical comedy, even better. Cubist Rodeo Clowning checks all the boxes and then some. A terrific twist ending and last line, really unique characters, and yet a relatable premise for many. I loved the vacuum monologue. Playwright Charles Scott Jones has an original mind that writes truly unique, memorable plays, and we're all the better for it. Giddy-AP!

  • Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend: CUBIST RODEO CLOWNING

    This short play will keep you on your toes! It flows along on a river of absurdity and ends with the perfect button. I particularly loved Briar's mini-monologue praising the joys to be found in vacuuming. This short is a ton of fun!

    This short play will keep you on your toes! It flows along on a river of absurdity and ends with the perfect button. I particularly loved Briar's mini-monologue praising the joys to be found in vacuuming. This short is a ton of fun!

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Character Information

2 Female; 1 Male - the two sisters need not look alike - all characters open to all races and non-binary performers
  • BRIAR
    a librarian - female or non-binary, introvert with a quiet confidence
    Character Age
    30
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • CODY
    older sister of BRIAR, female or non-binary, rowdy
    Character Age
    30ish
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • GAYLORD
    ex-beau of BRIAR, artistic sensibility, flashy
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male