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Author:Enter your full name here
EMail:marysteelsmith@aol.com
ICWP Member?:Yes
Nearest Large City:Los Angeles
Country:USA
Play Title:BEDSIDE COMPANION
Runtime:31-60 minutes
Synopsis:Charlie is in desperate need of a story. He is in the final stages of AIDS-related illnesses and believes if people keep telling him stories, he'll stay alive. The Night Nurse won't help him. She's too exhausted. Rose, his devoted friend doesn't understand his need. Only Jo-Jo, Charlie's on-again-off-again pal brings him the tale he needs. She encourages him to go on a Hawaiian cruise with her and clashes with Rose's desire to keep him in bed. The two women spar over Charlie, both claiming to know what's best for him. The ultimate victor is what serves love best.
Male:1
Female:4
Max. Cast:4
Min. Cast:3
Media:Stage
Genre:Black Humour
Theme:Sometimes the best way to love is to leave.
Web Page:http://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Companion-Mary-Steelsmith/dp/0887348734/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1299284750&sr=8-1
First Name:Mary
Last Name:Steelsmith
Notes:This play has been performed sucessfully with and without the nurse role.
Published by Players Press