Snacks, Drugs, and the Sexual Appetites of the Gays

by Steven G. Martin

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. Newlyweds Aiden and Jake are glad to have time to themselves as their wedding day concludes. But helicopter parents Cathleen and Merle intervene to make sure their little man Aiden is all set for losing his virginity.

Trigger warnings: Irredeemable content including gay sex practices, pornography, Viagra, and references to Days Inn, Saturday Night Live and the Food Network. Nasty, vile stuff.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY. Newlyweds Aiden and Jake are glad to have time to themselves as their wedding day concludes. But helicopter parents Cathleen and Merle intervene to make sure their little man Aiden is all set for losing his virginity.

Trigger warnings: Irredeemable content including gay sex practices, pornography, Viagra, and references to Days Inn, Saturday Night Live and the Food Network. Nasty, vile stuff.

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  • Emmet L.F. Cameron: Snacks, Drugs, and the Sexual Appetites of the Gays

    If you like things that are perverse & strangely heartwarming, this is the short for you!

    If you like things that are perverse & strangely heartwarming, this is the short for you!

  • Adam Richter: Snacks, Drugs, and the Sexual Appetites of the Gays

    [2024-10-30]

    What's the difference between a helicopter parent and a wet blanket? Nothing, if Cathleen and Merle have anything to say about it! Steven Martin's delightful farce is a laugh-out-loud farce that lovingly skewers overbearing parents who, let's face it, have best intentions (if the worst timing). This would be a great addition to any short play festival and will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Bravo, Steve!

    [2024-10-30]

    What's the difference between a helicopter parent and a wet blanket? Nothing, if Cathleen and Merle have anything to say about it! Steven Martin's delightful farce is a laugh-out-loud farce that lovingly skewers overbearing parents who, let's face it, have best intentions (if the worst timing). This would be a great addition to any short play festival and will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Bravo, Steve!

  • Aly Kantor: Snacks, Drugs, and the Sexual Appetites of the Gays

    There is a core of kindness at the center of this bonkers story of helicopter parents gone too far. It's that kindness that ensures the play's delightfully crafted cringe humor absolutely sings! The play moves quickly—but possibly slower for the audience, who will spend the entire ten minutes trying to catch their breath in between genuine peals of laughter! Just when you think you're done, the phenomenal button hits you with a final boost of endorphins. Read this play if you need a pick-me-up!

    There is a core of kindness at the center of this bonkers story of helicopter parents gone too far. It's that kindness that ensures the play's delightfully crafted cringe humor absolutely sings! The play moves quickly—but possibly slower for the audience, who will spend the entire ten minutes trying to catch their breath in between genuine peals of laughter! Just when you think you're done, the phenomenal button hits you with a final boost of endorphins. Read this play if you need a pick-me-up!

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Character Information

  • AIDEN
    JAKE’s newlywed husband. MERLE and CATHLEEN’s son. TOBEY and GWEN’s son-in-law.
    Character Age
    Early-to-mid-20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any background
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • JAKE
    AIDEN’s newlywed husband. TOBEY and GWEN’s son. MERLE and CATHLEEN’s son-in-law.
    Character Age
    Early-to-mid-20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any background
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • CATHLEEN
    AIDEN’s mother. MERLE’s wife. JAKE’s mother-in-law.
    Character Age
    Late 40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any background
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • MERLE
    AIDEN’s father. CATHLEEN’s husband. JAKE’s father-in-law.
    Character Age
    Late 40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any background
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • TOBEY
    JAKE’s father. GWEN’s husband. AIDEN’s father-in-law.
    Character Age
    early 50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any background
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • GWEN
    JAKE’S mother. TOBEY’s wife. AIDEN’s mother-in-law.
    Character Age
    early 50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any background
    Character Gender Identity
    Female