Third Fountain on the Left

ONE-ACT, 15-20 minutes.

Byron is a directionless young American hiking his way down the boot of Italy. When he stops in a small village to drink from the fountain, he meets Paola, a young local woman who may be wary of crazy Americans, but doesn't really mind the interruption to her humdrum life. What begins as a "meet cute" soon turns into a transformative encounter for these two lost souls.

ONE-ACT, 15-20 minutes.

Byron is a directionless young American hiking his way down the boot of Italy. When he stops in a small village to drink from the fountain, he meets Paola, a young local woman who may be wary of crazy Americans, but doesn't really mind the interruption to her humdrum life. What begins as a "meet cute" soon turns into a transformative encounter for these two lost souls.

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Third Fountain on the Left

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  • Dan Taube: Third Fountain on the Left

    This is a charming, heartfelt story about two unlikely friends that discover they are more alike than different. The characters are bold and visceral, and the story engages the mind and the heart. For a short play, it takes you on quite a journey that you will never forget. Highly recommended!!!

    This is a charming, heartfelt story about two unlikely friends that discover they are more alike than different. The characters are bold and visceral, and the story engages the mind and the heart. For a short play, it takes you on quite a journey that you will never forget. Highly recommended!!!

  • Bruce Karp: Third Fountain on the Left

    Playwright Weibezahl has written a sweet, yet complex play, filled with emotional underpinnings, about two people from different worlds who find some comfort in their grief, not quite understanding each other's language, but understanding each other's underlying need to connect. Beautifully written with an arc that will engage all readers as well as viewers when this play is produced, as it should be.

    Playwright Weibezahl has written a sweet, yet complex play, filled with emotional underpinnings, about two people from different worlds who find some comfort in their grief, not quite understanding each other's language, but understanding each other's underlying need to connect. Beautifully written with an arc that will engage all readers as well as viewers when this play is produced, as it should be.

  • Arianna Rose: Third Fountain on the Left

    An absolutely gorgeous short play about grief, healing, and the power of community. Playwright Robert Weibezahl has crafted two compelling characters in Bryon and Paola, so much so that I wanted to stay in their story and find out what happens next. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Italy, this lovely play is a reminder that the most important journey is the inner one and how we all impact each others lives. Read and produce!

    An absolutely gorgeous short play about grief, healing, and the power of community. Playwright Robert Weibezahl has crafted two compelling characters in Bryon and Paola, so much so that I wanted to stay in their story and find out what happens next. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Italy, this lovely play is a reminder that the most important journey is the inner one and how we all impact each others lives. Read and produce!

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Character Information

The actor playing Paola must be able to do a convincing Italian accent and pronounce Italian words.
  • Byron
    American. Speaks decent Italian, but with an American accent.
    Character Age
    Early 20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Paola
    Italian. Speaks English with a mild Italian accent.
    Character Age
    Early 20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Italian/Caucasian
    Character Gender Identity
    Female