←Recommendations of ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER

With age, comes wisdom in its simplest form (the title pretty much nails it). Expert advice from high-priced gurus, fancy lotions, herbal teas, and expensive footwear won’t necessarily ensure you make it to the finish line. A long-distance run, like daily life, is about taking it one step at a time. Audience members of all ages will enjoy ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER by Paul Smith.

I had the happy experience of listening to ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER today on the podcast Theatrical Shenanigans out of England. This short play is a delightful two hander between an older woman and a young, nervous runner. Great dialogue and a terrific twist at the end.

We had the great privilege of producing this place for the audio play podcast Theatrical Shenanigans and it was a delightful piece to produce. Nathan and Elise find themselves on the coach for London heading for the London marathon for different reasons, or are they? Its an enchanting piece with wonderful dialogue that flows back and forth but at its heart it shows how much one person can have an impact on your life when they remind you its about 'putting one foot in front of the other'. A wonderfully written piece that works for both audio and stage.

Poor Nathan releases his nervousness in an incessant stream of chat. Elise, we learn, is more than just a patient listener. Her final revelation puts Nathan in his place, but also gives him another goal to aspire toward. The dialogue is brisk and engaging, fully revealing these disparate characters.

I ran competitively in high school and college, so I enjoyed all of the details here about "running culture." What I enjoyed most, however, was the dialogue and the conversation between two strangers. This piece is adapted very well on the THEATRICAL SHENANIGANS podcast!

Heard this performed on theatrical shenanigans so brilliantly. A train ride finds Nathan learning a few things about how a passion for something can keep one going well into an age where you feel you couldn’t possibly still feel passionate anything. It’s so important to remember that everyone may have a life that wouldn’t even imagine them having and this play touches on that so well.

Something I adore about every Paul Smith play I read is how amazing the dialogue flows. This play has such great conversation and you can really get a sense of who both these characters are in just 10 short pages! Brilliant work by the very talented Smith!

This is a sweet two hander, just the kind of conversation which takes place during the preparation for big events, when strangers meet with a common interest. However, if Nathan took the time to listen to his new friend, maybe he would have seen the twist a lot earlier! I would say Paul has done his research, but I'm aware he's a marathon runner himself. Bravo nonetheless!

Hugely enjoyable and believable dialogue between two passengers on a coach headed for the London Marathon. Nathan is bursting with excitement, eager to share his methodology and memorized strategies with his elderly seat-mate, but Elise has a lot more going for her than her inner calm and her ability to listen.