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A Few Good Years, by Penny Petersen, is a romantic comedy in the non-realistic style of The Fantasticks. Two middle-aged daughters fix up their reluctant, widowed parents. In an effort to help them, the daughters make a terrible mess of everything, creating a fake robbery, an actress in a clown suit, a guy’s night out bowling, and a fantasy nightmare which all add to the hilarity. Mimes, who represent ‘fate,’ intervene to clear up the confusion. The play is a warm understanding of human nature. Best of all, love triumphs in the end. Cast: 4 Women, 4 Men and 4-6 non-speaking Mimes Setting: Anywhere, anytime. Seven 6’ square painted drops, a bench, several chairs and a table represent place and furniture, sample photos are available. Can be done without a stage and although lighting cues are written in the show, it can be done without lighting. 2 Acts. Approximate running time 95 minutes (not counting intermission)
I loved it and would go again in the future. Gordon Markham, Chandler, AZ What a vision you have! It was delightful. Mike and Susan Carter, Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY I couldn’t believe how true this was to my own experience. It was like my own story on stage. I saw it twice! Joyce Beyer, Coon Rapids, MN The mimes stole the show and the scenery changes were very clever. Pat Warren, Phoenix, AZ I really enjoyed the show. We’ll be coming back. John & Kathy Maggio, Chandler, AZ I enjoyed everything about the play, especially the mimes. Joanne Newberry, Alton, IL One of the cutest shows we’ve seen here. Very creative & different. Peter and Linda Gorman, Beth Page, Long Island, NY Delightful comedy! Phyllis Stone, Sun Lakes, AZ The play was an absolute delight. Art and Sandy Miller, LA, CA The play was charming, witty, and captured many senior moments. Chuck Reinhart, Sun Lakes, AZ Accurate observation totally absent of cynicism! Bart Steiner, Phoenix, AZ The play reflects warmth and understanding of human nature. The mimes displayed happiness, sorrow, sympathy, all without saying a word. It was such fun. Sunnie Saperstein, N.Y. & AZ REVIEW: An innovative, modernistic, show, A Few Good Years, threw in mimes like the old Greek dramas and rhymed couplets to begin and end acts like Renaissance theatre. Clyde Morrison, Pinewood News, AZ Click here to see photos of the show and the easy-to-do scenery ideas. E-script (68 pages) $15 Hard Copy $20 |
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ArtAge Senior Theatre Resource Center We help older performers fulfill their theatrical dreams! Copyright 2012 ArtAge Publications. All rights reserved. |