The Point

by Ali MacLean

Murph and Scanlan join lovebirds Teenie and Lugo for a debaucherous party deep in the Massachusetts woods. At first, they miss the underlying tension between the couple but then they realize the night is about to take a deadly turn.

Murph and Scanlan join lovebirds Teenie and Lugo for a debaucherous party deep in the Massachusetts woods. At first, they miss the underlying tension between the couple but then they realize the night is about to take a deadly turn.

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The Point

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  • Cheryl Bear: The Point by Ali MacLean
    “

    This piece quickly captures you as things take a dark turn and we can't turn away as we await the outcome. Well done!

    This piece quickly captures you as things take a dark turn and we can't turn away as we await the outcome. Well done!

    ”
  • Sandra de Helen: The Point by Ali MacLean
    “

    Fully developed characters (and what characters!) in a deeply dark comedy set in the woods of Massachusetts. Snappy dialogue in authentic accent. Also seems easy to produce, even though very theatrical. Excellent!

    Fully developed characters (and what characters!) in a deeply dark comedy set in the woods of Massachusetts. Snappy dialogue in authentic accent. Also seems easy to produce, even though very theatrical. Excellent!

    ”
  • Debbie Lamedman: The Point by Ali MacLean
    “

    MacLean easily sets up a situation where we think we're seeing a bunch of lowlife townies getting their drink on. The truth is much harder to realize, as the story unfolds and a gruesome development is revealed. The rigidity and stress between the couple exist from the start. And as the play moves forward, we are drawn further into their shocking and callous act of vengeance. Disturbingly engaging!

    MacLean easily sets up a situation where we think we're seeing a bunch of lowlife townies getting their drink on. The truth is much harder to realize, as the story unfolds and a gruesome development is revealed. The rigidity and stress between the couple exist from the start. And as the play moves forward, we are drawn further into their shocking and callous act of vengeance. Disturbingly engaging!

    ”
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Character Information

LUGO, mid to late 20s, male, ethnicity open. Probably Latino.
Big guy. Could be seen as menacing. Has a record. Probably played high school football but now makes his living in “construction” and drug dealing. Is in a newish relationship with Teenie. Boston accent, though he is a man of few words.

TEENIE, 19, female, ethnicity open.
Hardened by life. Girlfriend of Lugo and probably his best customer. Currently coming down off of some strong drugs. Cool as a cucumber until her bad temper flares. Boston accent.

MURPH, mid-20s, male, red-headed, Irish descent.
Smartest one of the bunch. Has plans on getting out of this small Massachusetts town. The Fric to Scanlan’s Frac. Knows Lugo and Teenie from high school. In love with Abby. Boston accent.

SCANLAN, mid-20s, male, any, but probably Irish too.
The Frac to Murph’s Fric. Not ambitious like his buddy. Funny. Loves to banter with his friend. Alcoholic. Used to get beat up by Lugo in high school. Boston accent.
  • Lugo
    Big guy. Could be seen as menacing. Has a record. Probably played high school football but now makes his living dealing drugs. Is in a newish relationship with Teenie. Boston accent.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Male
  • Teenie
    Hardened by life. Girlfriend of Lugo and probably his best customer. Currently coming down off some strong drugs. Cool as a cucumber until her bad temper flares. Boston accent.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Female
  • Murph
    Smartest one of the bunch. Has plans on getting out of this small Massachusetts town. The fric to Scanlan's frac. In love with Abby. Boston accent.
    20s-30s
    Male
  • Scanlan
    The frac to Murph's fric. Not ambitious like his buddy. Funny. Alcoholic. Used to get beat up by Lugo in high school. Boston accent.
    20s-30s
    Any
    Male

Production History

  • Workshop, Ensemble Studio Theatre, 2022
  • Workshop, ANDTheatre, 2021