Oldest in the County – A Radio Play

by Debra A. Cole

12 MINUTES

Reading: Literary and Discourse Society, Devon, England

28 Plays Later - PROMPT #10: Write a radio play that draws inspiration from the doomed poet himself, Dylan Thomas, and specifically, from his masterpiece Under Milk Wood.

Inspiration: Under Milk Wood's regional charm and colorful characters.

Synopsis:
Residents of small towns in Kansas are known for being good neighbors. If a monumental...

12 MINUTES

Reading: Literary and Discourse Society, Devon, England

28 Plays Later - PROMPT #10: Write a radio play that draws inspiration from the doomed poet himself, Dylan Thomas, and specifically, from his masterpiece Under Milk Wood.

Inspiration: Under Milk Wood's regional charm and colorful characters.

Synopsis:
Residents of small towns in Kansas are known for being good neighbors. If a monumental birthday is on the calendar, you can be sure that the women at the local café will find just the right to celebrate the achievement.

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    The way the townsfolk at the local diner talk about RuthAnn, I feel like I know her! What starts as a folksy Our Townish piece takes a deliberate turn. There are secrets Sara has been keeping. A secret. A big one. Fans of Sam Shepard and Horton Foote would do well to check out this truly terrific play by Debra A. Cole - what an ending!

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  • George Sapio: Oldest in the County – A Radio Play by Debra A. Cole
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    This folksy tale is not what one would expect. Hometowns hide many secrets, and gossipy butt-inns make trouble, and most times its best to let things lie. And some folks will never get the meaning of "MYOB." And sometimes justice isn't needed at all. Once again Deb Cole's spun herself a surprising tale sure to make audiences sit up straight!

    This folksy tale is not what one would expect. Hometowns hide many secrets, and gossipy butt-inns make trouble, and most times its best to let things lie. And some folks will never get the meaning of "MYOB." And sometimes justice isn't needed at all. Once again Deb Cole's spun herself a surprising tale sure to make audiences sit up straight!

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  • Kate Danley: Oldest in the County – A Radio Play by Debra A. Cole
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    A rich tapestry of community and place, but it is only when you get to the end that you realize fully what all the homespun nostalgia is hiding.

    A rich tapestry of community and place, but it is only when you get to the end that you realize fully what all the homespun nostalgia is hiding.

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