The Polycule: A Comedy of Manners

by Jillian Blevins

FULL-LENGTH VERSE COMEDY
WORLD PREMIERE SCHEDULED WITH LOFT ENSEMBLE THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD CA (SEPT. 2024)

Fern attends a dinner party to meet her new boyfriend's family--which consists of his wife and the other members of their polyamorous household. An outsider to their world of consensual non-monogamy and its unfamiliar rules and norms, Fern struggles to keep up and to fit in. Written in rhyming verse and...

FULL-LENGTH VERSE COMEDY
WORLD PREMIERE SCHEDULED WITH LOFT ENSEMBLE THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD CA (SEPT. 2024)

Fern attends a dinner party to meet her new boyfriend's family--which consists of his wife and the other members of their polyamorous household. An outsider to their world of consensual non-monogamy and its unfamiliar rules and norms, Fern struggles to keep up and to fit in. Written in rhyming verse and inspired by Moliere, THE POLYCULE satirizes the conventions of unconventional relationships.

Finalist, Boston New Works Festival 2024
Semifinalist, The Road Summer Playwrights Festival 2024
Frank Moffett Mosier Longlist Prize for Works in Heightened Language from Synecdoche Works 2023

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The Polycule: A Comedy of Manners

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  • Arthur M Jolly: The Polycule: A Comedy of Manners by Jillian Blevins
    “

    I was lucky enough to see the Los Angeles production - hysterically funny, timely, and heartwarming. Blevins has created something very, very clever - using finely crafted iambic pentameter to disarm her audience and seduce them into a world of fantastically complex relationships interwoven between some of the funniest characters ever.

    I was lucky enough to see the Los Angeles production - hysterically funny, timely, and heartwarming. Blevins has created something very, very clever - using finely crafted iambic pentameter to disarm her audience and seduce them into a world of fantastically complex relationships interwoven between some of the funniest characters ever.

    ”
  • Bethany Dickens Assaf: The Polycule: A Comedy of Manners by Jillian Blevins
    “

    This play is a finely-crafted treasure box of language and wit. The excellence of the rhyming scheme alone is staggering and utilized for deft and frequent hilarity. A treat to read and would love to see it produced!

    This play is a finely-crafted treasure box of language and wit. The excellence of the rhyming scheme alone is staggering and utilized for deft and frequent hilarity. A treat to read and would love to see it produced!

    ”
  • Jonny Bolduc: The Polycule: A Comedy of Manners by Jillian Blevins
    “

    Oh my gosh. This really is SOMETHING. Something amazing. Take a super modern concept, use iambic pentameter and add hilarious, cutting insight into our complex modern relationships and you have a unique, engaging, and attention capturing piece of work. This is really special. Amazing.

    Oh my gosh. This really is SOMETHING. Something amazing. Take a super modern concept, use iambic pentameter and add hilarious, cutting insight into our complex modern relationships and you have a unique, engaging, and attention capturing piece of work. This is really special. Amazing.

    ”
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Character Information

  • ANDY
    Charismatic. Married to Elise, dating Fern. Hopelessly straight.
    (he/him)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • VEE
    Really eager to please. Dating Elise, Mira, Vee, and Kyle. Pan-romantic asexual.
    (they/them)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • MIRA
    Sexy. Used to getting what she wants. Dating Elise, Kyle and Vee. Bisexual.
    (she/her)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • KYLE
    Good-looking and gregarious. Married to Gary and dating Vee and Mira. Bisexual.
    (he/him)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • GARY
    A very average guy. Married to Kyle. Gay. edit
    (he/him)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • FERN
    Beautiful and a little sheltered. Dating Andy. Straight (at least she’s pretty sure)
    Early twenties
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • ELISE
    Neurotic. In super-hostess mode. Married to Andy, Dating Mira and Vee. Bisexual.
    (she/her)
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Professional, Loft Ensemble (Hollywood, CA), 2024

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