oap51: Dawn of the Deaf by Pete Barrett

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Synopsis

Joy and Norman are a couple in their sixties who barely communicate, especially since Norman took early retirement. They receive a visit from David their son and his highly unsuitable girlfriend Mitch. Joy and Mitch are soon at each other's throats. Meanwhile a mob is gathering ominously around the house.

The Cast List

MITCH :

Female. Late twenties. Working Class. Highly Intelligent. Worn out by life (a bit).

SIMON:

Early twenties. Pleasant middle class manner disguising an unhappiness with life.

JOY:

Middle class. 50s. Fearsome but confused.

NORMAN:

Middle class. 50s. Apparently rambling, but actually quite lucid. Gentle but confused

MAN1:

MAN2:

*MAN1 and MAN2 can be played by one actor if they remain offstage