Safe Trip

by Rex McGregor

Two New Yorkers are having an affair. For their first day out together, they take a trip on the Staten Island Ferry. They’re unlikely to meet anyone they know amongst the commuters and tourists. What could possibly go wrong?

Two New Yorkers are having an affair. For their first day out together, they take a trip on the Staten Island Ferry. They’re unlikely to meet anyone they know amongst the commuters and tourists. What could possibly go wrong?

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Safe Trip

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  • Judith Pratt: Safe Trip by Rex McGregor
    “

    Saw this read at a Synchroniciti event. Lots of fun. Made me realize that you can write plays for the Staten Island Ferry even if you live in New Zealand. But. https://www.dialectsarchive.com/nebraska

    Saw this read at a Synchroniciti event. Lots of fun. Made me realize that you can write plays for the Staten Island Ferry even if you live in New Zealand. But. https://www.dialectsarchive.com/nebraska

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Safe Trip by Rex McGregor
    “

    Will Taz and Nick sail into romance now that they've cleared land? Or will they hit rocky seas? Well done!

    Will Taz and Nick sail into romance now that they've cleared land? Or will they hit rocky seas? Well done!

    ”

Character Information

  • NICK
    20s-30s
    any ethnicity
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • TAZ
    20s-30s
    any ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • SHIRELLE
    50+
    any ethnicity
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Synkroniciti Soirée, Houston, Texas, 2022
  • Reading, Pittsburgh New Works Festival Original Play Readings, Higher Voice Studio, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, 2018