A FRIENDLY WAGER

by Yolanda Wilkinson

TIME: The "before times" December 21, 2012, the day the
Mayans predicted the world would end.
SCENE OPENS ON FIVE WOMEN SITTING AROUND A COMPUTER IN A
LIVING ROOM. THEY ARE ON FACEBOOK. THERE IS A PARTY WINDING
DOWN TO IT’S LAST STAGES. THERE ARE DISHES WITH HALF EATEN
FOOD ON THEM AND GLASSES OF WINE AROUND THE ROOM. EVERYONE IS
SLIGHTLY TIPSY.

TIME: The "before times" December 21, 2012, the day the
Mayans predicted the world would end.
SCENE OPENS ON FIVE WOMEN SITTING AROUND A COMPUTER IN A
LIVING ROOM. THEY ARE ON FACEBOOK. THERE IS A PARTY WINDING
DOWN TO IT’S LAST STAGES. THERE ARE DISHES WITH HALF EATEN
FOOD ON THEM AND GLASSES OF WINE AROUND THE ROOM. EVERYONE IS
SLIGHTLY TIPSY.

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  • Jeffrey James Keyes: A FRIENDLY WAGER

    I was really struck this fun and powerful play by the witty and talented Yolanda Wilkinson. This piece grabs you from the get go and truly makes you feel like a fly on the wall in a night to remember for this group of women. I love how layered the text (and subtext) is, how Wilkinson tackles topical issues with a strong scene that many can relate to. I'd really love to see this play up on it's feet, it would be such a treat to buckle up and enjoy the ride. Wonderful work, Yolanda!

    I was really struck this fun and powerful play by the witty and talented Yolanda Wilkinson. This piece grabs you from the get go and truly makes you feel like a fly on the wall in a night to remember for this group of women. I love how layered the text (and subtext) is, how Wilkinson tackles topical issues with a strong scene that many can relate to. I'd really love to see this play up on it's feet, it would be such a treat to buckle up and enjoy the ride. Wonderful work, Yolanda!

  • Michael C. O'Day: A FRIENDLY WAGER

    The intersection of race, gender, religion, and class is a fraught place for any playwright to navigate, but Yolanda WIlkinson's dishy drama - with five friends playing a drinking game whose revelations become more and more explosive - maneuvers these choppy waters with ease and style. Don't be fooled by the short length - this is a rich feast for actresses.

    The intersection of race, gender, religion, and class is a fraught place for any playwright to navigate, but Yolanda WIlkinson's dishy drama - with five friends playing a drinking game whose revelations become more and more explosive - maneuvers these choppy waters with ease and style. Don't be fooled by the short length - this is a rich feast for actresses.

  • Chima Chikazunga: A FRIENDLY WAGER

    Wilkinson’s play is unexpectedly funny in places that will resonate with most mature audiences. She walks a thin line of poking fun of people behind their back with booze and social media, but it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt… and it’s at this point, we realize how real it may be. This is the true gift of her writing. I can’t wait for someone to champion this piece and see it on its feet. Definitely in for a treat

    Wilkinson’s play is unexpectedly funny in places that will resonate with most mature audiences. She walks a thin line of poking fun of people behind their back with booze and social media, but it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt… and it’s at this point, we realize how real it may be. This is the true gift of her writing. I can’t wait for someone to champion this piece and see it on its feet. Definitely in for a treat