CAST: 1M, 1F
SET: Interior living room set
TIME: About 15 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$40 First Performance
$40 Each Additional Performance
SET: Interior living room set
TIME: About 15 minutes
Script:
$7.25 each Director’s book: $22.50 each
ROYALTY:
$40 First Performance
$40 Each Additional Performance
It’s a testament to Jenny Stafford’s skillful writing that we learn so much about a couple’s relationship in this short, touching piece about freedom, life choices, dreams, and the consequences of a cross-country move.
Ashley has given it all up to follow her husband’s career, finding solace in People magazine and candy bars. Is that really a life? Is that really living? In the meantime, husband Jacob can’t resist a good antique store and wondering about the previous owners. But when he arrives home with his latest treasure, Ashley is horrified. He intends for the pretty — but definitely used — urn to hold the ashes of whichever of them goes first. This opens a Pandora’s box, both hilarious and heartbreaking, about their relationship, their dreams, and what makes us truly alive.
Premiering at online@TheSpaceUK, Rob Warren of Everything Theatre said in his review: “It shows how much can be portrayed in such a brief space of time when the writing is crisp and sharp. Alive really does live up to its name. By the end you feel a sense of renewed life, of being, yes, alive, of wanting to jump up and down on your sofa in celebration of what we have in the right now.”
Ashley has given it all up to follow her husband’s career, finding solace in People magazine and candy bars. Is that really a life? Is that really living? In the meantime, husband Jacob can’t resist a good antique store and wondering about the previous owners. But when he arrives home with his latest treasure, Ashley is horrified. He intends for the pretty — but definitely used — urn to hold the ashes of whichever of them goes first. This opens a Pandora’s box, both hilarious and heartbreaking, about their relationship, their dreams, and what makes us truly alive.
Premiering at online@TheSpaceUK, Rob Warren of Everything Theatre said in his review: “It shows how much can be portrayed in such a brief space of time when the writing is crisp and sharp. Alive really does live up to its name. By the end you feel a sense of renewed life, of being, yes, alive, of wanting to jump up and down on your sofa in celebration of what we have in the right now.”
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $22.50 each
Director’s book: $22.50 each
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To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
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- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.