Va-Va-Vicarious

by Kim E. Ruyle

[10-Minute]
A pair of mismatched writers on a layover happen to meet in an airport frequent flyer lounge. As they discuss their approaches to living, loving, and writing, they reach a surprising conclusion.

[10-Minute]
A pair of mismatched writers on a layover happen to meet in an airport frequent flyer lounge. As they discuss their approaches to living, loving, and writing, they reach a surprising conclusion.

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Va-Va-Vicarious

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  • Morey Norkin: Va-Va-Vicarious

    I just had the pleasure of watching a performance of this by PlayZoomers, and it works perfectly! Two writers of very different genres happen to meet in an airport lounge when their flight is delayed. As they reveal themselves it turns out that their lives are nothing like the characters they create. Through their witty banter a chemistry develops and we’re left smiling at the prospect that their lives are about to become very interesting indeed.

    I just had the pleasure of watching a performance of this by PlayZoomers, and it works perfectly! Two writers of very different genres happen to meet in an airport lounge when their flight is delayed. As they reveal themselves it turns out that their lives are nothing like the characters they create. Through their witty banter a chemistry develops and we’re left smiling at the prospect that their lives are about to become very interesting indeed.

  • Brenton Kniess: Va-Va-Vicarious

    This is a wonderful short play that would make for an excellent two-hander between two actors who have great comedic timing. It's funny, romantic, sharp, and witty, and its dialogue is so quick yet clever, Ruyle creates some very vivid imagery that is not only great for the actors, but the director as well!

    This is a wonderful short play that would make for an excellent two-hander between two actors who have great comedic timing. It's funny, romantic, sharp, and witty, and its dialogue is so quick yet clever, Ruyle creates some very vivid imagery that is not only great for the actors, but the director as well!

  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: Va-Va-Vicarious

    I absolutely love this short play about two writers of wildly different genres finding common ground, while they are ironically grounded from their flights. Terrific, snappy dialogue and a great showcase for two actors with strong chemistry!

    I absolutely love this short play about two writers of wildly different genres finding common ground, while they are ironically grounded from their flights. Terrific, snappy dialogue and a great showcase for two actors with strong chemistry!

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Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Chicago Dramatists - Four Loves Festival, Year 2023
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Everybody’s Theater Company, Year 2023
  • Type Professional, Organization First Run Theatre, Year 2024
  • Type Professional, Organization PlayZoomers, Year 2024

Awards

  • First Flights Showcase
    Everybody’s Theater Company
    Selection
    2023
  • Four Loves Festival
    Chicago Dramatists
    Selection
    2022