THE VISITOR IN THE DOORWAY
A one-act psychological dark comedy/drama
by Tara Meddaugh
After a life-altering event, Clare runs away from everyone she knows and isolates herself in a secluded cabin. But when a familiar, yet unwelcome, visitor, Grief himself, shows up at her door and refuses to leave, she must decide if she should let him inside.
DETAILS
Cast: 2 actors - 1 female (20s-30s) 1 male (could be not gender specific; any age)
Genre: dark comedy/drama
Running time: 15-20 minutes
Setting: A cabin in the woods
Time: Contemporary
Good for: a short play with 2 strong roles, slightly fantastical play, play about grief and loss, good dramatic monologues, thoughtful play, psychological, emotional dialogue-driven play, conversational drama, intense dialogue, deep
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Premiere production at Westchester Collaborative Theater, starring Emily Aronoff and Shenendoah Thompson, directed by Marna Lawrence.
