Whatever You Conceive Him to Be

by Samantha Cocco

A woman sits, alone, at a bar, world-weary. An old man enters and takes the stool next to her, and begins talking with her. Things get quite personal, quite fast. Is it possible to find some semblance of healing through this odd interaction between strangers? For her? For him?

A woman sits, alone, at a bar, world-weary. An old man enters and takes the stool next to her, and begins talking with her. Things get quite personal, quite fast. Is it possible to find some semblance of healing through this odd interaction between strangers? For her? For him?

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Whatever You Conceive Him to Be

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  • Arthur M Jolly: Whatever You Conceive Him to Be by Samantha Cocco
    “

    Powerfully moving, and a lifetime of hurt, regret, recovery and trauma enfolded into a brief, beautifully written play. Cocco dives deep into the core of these vivid characters, and takes us on a heart-wrenching journey. An outstanding small-cast play, and one an audience will remember.

    Powerfully moving, and a lifetime of hurt, regret, recovery and trauma enfolded into a brief, beautifully written play. Cocco dives deep into the core of these vivid characters, and takes us on a heart-wrenching journey. An outstanding small-cast play, and one an audience will remember.

    ”
  • Daniel Emlyn-Jones: Whatever You Conceive Him to Be by Samantha Cocco
    “

    With stunning realism, the relationship between two individuals is slowly and painfully revealed. What is the answer when abuse occurs? The instinct is blame and punishment, and of course the law must take its course. But for the victim, does this help? Can we learn to live with the pain or even have pity for the abuser? This play takes us unflinchingly right to the heart of this horror, which is of course where all great theatre should be, for even the words 'you are not alone' can help.

    With stunning realism, the relationship between two individuals is slowly and painfully revealed. What is the answer when abuse occurs? The instinct is blame and punishment, and of course the law must take its course. But for the victim, does this help? Can we learn to live with the pain or even have pity for the abuser? This play takes us unflinchingly right to the heart of this horror, which is of course where all great theatre should be, for even the words 'you are not alone' can help.

    ”
  • Greg Mandryk: Whatever You Conceive Him to Be by Samantha Cocco
    “

    With beautifully written dialogue and vivid characters, this play makes the actor in me say, "Ooh! I wanna do that!" Great work!

    With beautifully written dialogue and vivid characters, this play makes the actor in me say, "Ooh! I wanna do that!" Great work!

    ”
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Woman - late 30's/early 40's, female presenting, any ethnicity
Man - late 70's/early 80's, male and male presenting, same ethnicity as woman
Bartender - any age, gender, ethnicity. If performed in an actual bar, can utilize actual bartender. No lines. Pours drinks and delivers check.