The Play in One Act

by Wilma Willis Isle

It's New Year's Eve and best friends Ronnie, Phoebe, Zelda, and Beans are trapped in a library instead of at the party they all want to be at. Bored out of their minds, they find a mysterious book called "The Play in One Act" by someone named "Wilma Willis Isle." And this book is... about them?

It's New Year's Eve and best friends Ronnie, Phoebe, Zelda, and Beans are trapped in a library instead of at the party they all want to be at. Bored out of their minds, they find a mysterious book called "The Play in One Act" by someone named "Wilma Willis Isle." And this book is... about them?

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The Play in One Act

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  • Tyler Thompson: The Play in One Act by Wilma Willis Isle
    “

    Absolutely brilliant play! I adore the meta-theatricality of this piece. The characters and concept are so incredibly engaging. Not only a fantastic comedy, but an intriguing commentary on the concept of agency. Beans is 100% my favorite.

    Absolutely brilliant play! I adore the meta-theatricality of this piece. The characters and concept are so incredibly engaging. Not only a fantastic comedy, but an intriguing commentary on the concept of agency. Beans is 100% my favorite.

    ”

Character Information

  • Ronnie
    The de facto leader of the group, due to being the only one who owns a car.
    20-25
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Phoebe
    An all-American girl with more than meets the eye.
    20-25
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Zelda
    The most bookish member of the group.
    21
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Beans
    Goes with the flow, but is stunningly self-aware.
    20-25
    Any
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s

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