Snowed in at the Truck Stop Cafe Along the Northeast Corridor Somewhere in MA

by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons

10-MINUTE: Ellen and Nancy, are heading to Ellen's parent's house for Christmas Eve, and stop at a small truck stop cafe to wait out a snow storm.

10-MINUTE: Ellen and Nancy, are heading to Ellen's parent's house for Christmas Eve, and stop at a small truck stop cafe to wait out a snow storm.

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Snowed in at the Truck Stop Cafe Along the Northeast Corridor Somewhere in MA

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  • Dominica Plummer: Snowed in at the Truck Stop Cafe Along the Northeast Corridor Somewhere in MA

    Great title, great situation! The characters in Hilary Bluestein-Lyons' short play spring to life effortlessly. And anyone who has had the experience of trying to travel in a snowstorm will be instantly on tenterhooks to see how this drama turns out. There are just enough twists and turns to keep audiences guessing, and the ending is sweet and satisfying. What a trip!

    Great title, great situation! The characters in Hilary Bluestein-Lyons' short play spring to life effortlessly. And anyone who has had the experience of trying to travel in a snowstorm will be instantly on tenterhooks to see how this drama turns out. There are just enough twists and turns to keep audiences guessing, and the ending is sweet and satisfying. What a trip!

  • Aly Kantor: Snowed in at the Truck Stop Cafe Along the Northeast Corridor Somewhere in MA

    For me, this charming script is all about the intersection of a phenomenal setting and lovable characters whose relationships pop off the page! I am obsessed with the brilliant trick the playwright plays, luring us into the timeless liminality of a dated roadside diner and slowly, slowly revealing the nature of this tricksy, charming setting! The message at the center of the piece is heartwarming, leaving me with warm, fuzzy feelings...and affection for my younger self. A sneaky sci-fi delight!

    For me, this charming script is all about the intersection of a phenomenal setting and lovable characters whose relationships pop off the page! I am obsessed with the brilliant trick the playwright plays, luring us into the timeless liminality of a dated roadside diner and slowly, slowly revealing the nature of this tricksy, charming setting! The message at the center of the piece is heartwarming, leaving me with warm, fuzzy feelings...and affection for my younger self. A sneaky sci-fi delight!

  • Philip Middleton Williams: Snowed in at the Truck Stop Cafe Along the Northeast Corridor Somewhere in MA

    Shades of William Inge's "Bus Stop" and perhaps a nod to "The Twilight Zone," Hilary Bluestein-Lyons takes us to a small-town diner and two travelers who find themselves in a place that seems eerily familiar. Ellen and Nancy and Renee and Lou are great characters for actors, and even though it's a short play, it would be a fun play to design and produce.

    Shades of William Inge's "Bus Stop" and perhaps a nod to "The Twilight Zone," Hilary Bluestein-Lyons takes us to a small-town diner and two travelers who find themselves in a place that seems eerily familiar. Ellen and Nancy and Renee and Lou are great characters for actors, and even though it's a short play, it would be a fun play to design and produce.

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Character Information

  • Ellen
    Ellen and Renee should look similar.
    Character Age
    50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Nancy
    Nancy and Lou should look similar.
    Character Age
    50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    female
  • Reneé
    Renee and Ellen should look similar.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    female
  • Lou
    Lou and Nancy should look similar.
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any Race/Ethnicity
    Character Gender Identity
    female