And the Grey Matter in Between
by Derek Webb,
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Full Length Drama (2M, 2F) Running time: 90 minutes
Obsession is intriguing. And in a relationship, what leads to obsession getting out o
I wanted to explore obsession through two characters, the result of a broken relationship, and to let the audience in on their thoughts in a way that only theatre can do, because it is live, because the audience can directly react to the characters.
I wanted, above all, to let the audience make up its own mind, and leave the play hovering over uncertainty - which is perhaps the essence of obsession itself.
When he discovers a piece of torn photograph Joanne admits it was Philip who took the shots. Later she also tells her best mate, Hillary, of her fears about Phillip...
Cast list
Joanne: Lead - a woman in her late twenties, feisty but with insecurities she tries hard to hide, and usually succeeds.
Philip: Lead - her ex-lover, early thirties, a loner, unpredictable, slightly weak character.
Simon: Supporting - Joanne’s current boyfriend, late twenties, self confident, smug and shallow.
Hillary: Supporting - Joanne’s best mate. Sensible, clear-thinking, in her late twenties.