Roman Holiday

by Elizabeth Robbins

In this almost-love story, Anya recounts her relationship with a classmate on a study abroad program and their shared obsession with the 1953 Audrey Hepburn movie. As the line between film and real life blurs, she finds herself facing a pile of regrets, and realizing that despite her fears, she will need to write the ending to her own story

In this almost-love story, Anya recounts her relationship with a classmate on a study abroad program and their shared obsession with the 1953 Audrey Hepburn movie. As the line between film and real life blurs, she finds herself facing a pile of regrets, and realizing that despite her fears, she will need to write the ending to her own story

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Roman Holiday

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  • Enid Cokinos: Roman Holiday by Elizabeth Robbins
    “

    ROMAN HOLIDAY: uplifting, sweet, and from the heart. I appreciate that the playwright leaves it up to the audience to decide whether this is a “happily ever after” story or just “happy for now.” A wonderful monologue by Elizabeth Robbins that will leave the audience with those contented, dreamy feelings that only a well-told love story can bring about.

    ROMAN HOLIDAY: uplifting, sweet, and from the heart. I appreciate that the playwright leaves it up to the audience to decide whether this is a “happily ever after” story or just “happy for now.” A wonderful monologue by Elizabeth Robbins that will leave the audience with those contented, dreamy feelings that only a well-told love story can bring about.

    ”

Character Information

  • Anya
    Anxious but hopeful; emotionally intelligent; the kind of person who watches herself from a distance; Anya has spent years waiting for life to feel like a movie, and when it finally does she realizes that she is afraid to take a chance
    17-22
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Female,
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Production History

  • Professional, Forward Theater Company, 2023

Awards

  • Forward Monologue Festival
    Forward Theater Company
    Selection
    2023