Dinkers Taming Bangers

by Kim E. Ruyle

[One Act].
Inspired by the works of William Shakespeare with a nod to The Taming of the Shrew.
Competition on the pickleball court spills over for Kate and Bebe when they place a bet on who will be most successful in reforming their partners to play differently. Can a dinker become a banger? Even more interesting perhaps, can a banger become a dinker?

[One Act].
Inspired by the works of William Shakespeare with a nod to The Taming of the Shrew.
Competition on the pickleball court spills over for Kate and Bebe when they place a bet on who will be most successful in reforming their partners to play differently. Can a dinker become a banger? Even more interesting perhaps, can a banger become a dinker?

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  • Morey Norkin: Dinkers Taming Bangers by Kim E. Ruyle
    “

    Pickleball, Shakespeare, and Tom Jones make a delightful combination as two women make a bet that they can change their male partners’ style of play. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable theatre experience. With a Kim Ruyle play, it’s not unusual!

    Pickleball, Shakespeare, and Tom Jones make a delightful combination as two women make a bet that they can change their male partners’ style of play. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable theatre experience. With a Kim Ruyle play, it’s not unusual!

    ”
  • Christopher Soucy: Dinkers Taming Bangers by Kim E. Ruyle
    “

    A few scant years ago I had no idea what pickleball was. Now, I can’t go anywhere without hearing about it. This is a fresh, fun, witty play that delivers Shakespearean level machinations. The dialogue is crisp and natural while also uncommonly funny.

    A few scant years ago I had no idea what pickleball was. Now, I can’t go anywhere without hearing about it. This is a fresh, fun, witty play that delivers Shakespearean level machinations. The dialogue is crisp and natural while also uncommonly funny.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: Dinkers Taming Bangers by Kim E. Ruyle
    “

    "So we're educators, not manipulators" is one of the great rationalizations of all time. Two women manipulate their partners into changing their styles of pickleball play for the sake of a friendly bet. It would be fair to say hilarity ensues. This is a very funny play, amusing even to those of us who have never so much as seen a game of pickleball.

    "So we're educators, not manipulators" is one of the great rationalizations of all time. Two women manipulate their partners into changing their styles of pickleball play for the sake of a friendly bet. It would be fair to say hilarity ensues. This is a very funny play, amusing even to those of us who have never so much as seen a game of pickleball.

    ”
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Production History

  • Professional, The Ritz Theatre Company, 2024

Awards

  • Ritz Theatre Company's 2024 One-Act Play Festival
    Ritz Theatre Company
    Finalist
    2024