"He, She and Ray"

by Stephanie Satie

An older couple negotiates aging. They are not at the end of their lives, but have begun to catch
glimpses of the abyss. “He, She and Ray” is a meditation on living. How do we live as things fall away? What is disposable, what do we cling to in order to know who we are, and how does love survive this messy, unravelling? And yes, it’s funny,

An older couple negotiates aging. They are not at the end of their lives, but have begun to catch
glimpses of the abyss. “He, She and Ray” is a meditation on living. How do we live as things fall away? What is disposable, what do we cling to in order to know who we are, and how does love survive this messy, unravelling? And yes, it’s funny,

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"He, She and Ray"

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  • Tom Jacobson: "He, She and Ray" by Stephanie Satie
    “

    This is a very moving script about important life lessons and decisions, and it is indeed quite funny! There are a number of lovely surprises, and the structure itself is innovative and unexpected. Very simple to produce, and it offers substantial roles for older actors, a big plus these days! Highly recommended for adults of all ages, but especially meaningful for seniors (a majority of theatre audiences).

    This is a very moving script about important life lessons and decisions, and it is indeed quite funny! There are a number of lovely surprises, and the structure itself is innovative and unexpected. Very simple to produce, and it offers substantial roles for older actors, a big plus these days! Highly recommended for adults of all ages, but especially meaningful for seniors (a majority of theatre audiences).

    ”

Character Information

  • HE and SHE
    SHE has a very young spirit, is physically agile; articulate, opinionated, smart,funny, a self-proclaimed expert, but often earns the title.She's a writeer and actor, but this is about their relationship at this point in time
    both are in their mid-late 70s; SHE does yoga and is active; HE was an active hiker, but now has terrible posture
    Male,
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • HE -- HE is in his late 70s, looks in good shapee, but has terrible posture; once, and agile-footed mountain goat, but he's becoming deflated.He's kind, nurturing, stubborn, a paintr and sculptor. He clings to the image of himself as a young man capable o
    late 70s
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Development History

  • Reading, Interact Theatre, Los Angeles, 2025