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Teaching A Dillo To Cross the Road |
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By David Moberg |
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Finalist - 2008 Abingdon Theatre Playwrighting Award |
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Appropriate for Professional, College, and Community Theatre (Not Appropriate for High School) |
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A harshly realistic and complex two
act drama, "Dillo" probes the dynamics of a dysfunctional
household. Eighty-nine year old Sam lives with his son,
Will, and daughter-in-law, May. Mentally and physically
incapacitated, Sam requires round the clock care of hired
caretaker, Flo. Will's past affair with co-worker Hope and
Sam's destructive effect on the grandchildren further disrupts
Will and May's already fragile family.
The Armadillo metaphor concisely summarizes the plot and characters: Can anyone teach an armadillo (dillo) to cross the road? The thousands of bloody dillo carcasses that litter southern highways show us "no." Can the family ever move beyond the problems that trap them in their unhappy lives? Strict unity of time and place tightly compress and drive the dramatic action; concise realistic dialogue/action and mild profanity define the complex psychological characters. "Dillo" presents a challenging but rewarding night in the theatre. Use of mild profanity, sexual content (no nudity), and violence make this production inappropriate for young performers. Serious Theatre: recommended for experienced performers only. |
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The Characters |
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Age 30-36 - Husband, intelligent, hardworking May Age 30-36 - Will's wife, biting, selfish, needy, intelligent Flo Age 20-30 - Caretaker for Sam - simple, naive, loving Chase Age 25-40 - Will's boss, cocky, selfish, charming Hope Age 25-30 - Chase's fiancé, Will's co-worker, empathic, |
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room/kitchen of Will and May's modest home. Realistic
properties and furniture are required. As demonstrated by
the photo gallery, a non-illusionary set functions effectively.
Playing Time: Two Acts: Approximately 50 minutes each act. |
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