Bridge

by Noah Tibbetts

(Current Draft: 09-26-2024) On a bridge above a river, a man meets a girl and a girl meets a man. Each has a story of why they are there. And even though they don't know it at first, they will save each other.

A short play about people chewing on the hard things in life.

Bridge is a fictional play that explores aspects of mental health, including suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know needs...

(Current Draft: 09-26-2024) On a bridge above a river, a man meets a girl and a girl meets a man. Each has a story of why they are there. And even though they don't know it at first, they will save each other.

A short play about people chewing on the hard things in life.

Bridge is a fictional play that explores aspects of mental health, including suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know needs support now, please call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

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  • Ryan Vaughan: Bridge

    This piece is an emotional roller-coaster if there ever was one! The characters are relatable and their stories feel real. Even down to the twist at the end. Though it isn't what you expect, it's the ending you want to see. Tibbets does a beautiful job of handing some very touchy and heavy topics with grace and leaves room for the audience to make their own opinions on the events the characters go through. A very powerful play that I would love to see performed one day.

    This piece is an emotional roller-coaster if there ever was one! The characters are relatable and their stories feel real. Even down to the twist at the end. Though it isn't what you expect, it's the ending you want to see. Tibbets does a beautiful job of handing some very touchy and heavy topics with grace and leaves room for the audience to make their own opinions on the events the characters go through. A very powerful play that I would love to see performed one day.

  • Maggie Smith: Bridge

    Noah walks a very fine line with "Bridge," exploring the heavy topic of mental health with grace and expertise. His choice to examine the isolation that comes with severe mental health struggles while finding connection at the same time made me pause was a moving one, leaving me to recollect on the hard emotions that come not only with needing and receiving help, but with being the one giving it, as well. "Bridge" serves as a reminder of the little things we can do to help each other, even if it just means listening.

    Noah walks a very fine line with "Bridge," exploring the heavy topic of mental health with grace and expertise. His choice to examine the isolation that comes with severe mental health struggles while finding connection at the same time made me pause was a moving one, leaving me to recollect on the hard emotions that come not only with needing and receiving help, but with being the one giving it, as well. "Bridge" serves as a reminder of the little things we can do to help each other, even if it just means listening.

  • James Perry: Bridge

    In ‘Bridge,’ Noah Tibbett sensitively explores the devastating impact of mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts. The play captures the tumultuous emotional states of its characters while offering a glimmer of hope amidst despair. A small but significant gesture of care and connection between Flint and Ember provides a poignant reminder that even in the darkest times, there can be moments of understanding and compassion.

    In ‘Bridge,’ Noah Tibbett sensitively explores the devastating impact of mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts. The play captures the tumultuous emotional states of its characters while offering a glimmer of hope amidst despair. A small but significant gesture of care and connection between Flint and Ember provides a poignant reminder that even in the darkest times, there can be moments of understanding and compassion.

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Character Information

Characters may be of any race or ethnicity.
  • EMBER
    A college junior. A victim. Suicidal.
    Character Age
    20
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    Woman (She/Her)
  • FLINT
    A divorced father.
    Character Age
    40s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    Man (he/him)
  • ASHLEY
    A police officer.
    Character Age
    Mid-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    Woman or non-binary (she/they)