Our Shrinking Shrinking World
- Full Length Play, Comedy, Present Day
- ISBN: TRW-13259
Dr. Lyman Hidalgo-Nyquist is the only therapist in a faded New England mill town. His one remaining patient is Teddy, a down-on-his-luck cop, who lost his gun and can only get his job back by seeing a therapist.
More information
Description
- Full Length Play
- Comedy
- Time Period: Present Day
- Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
Dr. Lyman Hidalgo-Nyquist is the only therapist in a faded New England mill town. His one remaining patient is Teddy, a down-on-his-luck cop, who lost his gun and can only get his job back by seeing a therapist. Another therapist shows up in town, the mysterious Dr. Michael Carver. The two therapists battle each other for the chance to save Teddy and his girlfriend through couples’ counseling with the fate of humanity in the balance.
REVIEWS:
REVIEWS:
"A unique modern comedy…captivating…incisive dialogue…the humor just keeps on coming."
Broadway World
"A big guffaw-generating surprise…consistently clever…constantly pulling the rug out from under you…philosophical themes with a light touch."
NJ Arts
"A play that surprises you at every turn…turns clichés on their head to mine humor while seriously addressing the need to find and hold onto hope in an ever-depressing world…verbally vivid…a joy to experience."
Out in Jersey
Characters
- Casting:
TEDDY BUCKO — A down-on-his-luck policeman, 30s-40s
KATRINA PENDERGAST — Teddy’s girlfriend, an ER nurse, 30s-40s
DR. MICHAEL CARVER — A therapist, 30s-40s
