Synopsis
Lavender Ink - 4 Gay One-Act Plays
Published by Cyberpress
Leaving Tampa - M3
This play examines gay self-hate, abusive relations, the role of the gay male in relationship to his father and in relationship to Christianity
Roy, bitter about childhood abuse by his father, sit with his lover in an airport restaurant on their way home from Roy's father's funeral
At another table sits the ghost of the father, whom only Roy can see
The dialogue between Roy and his lover overlaps with that of the father - building to an unexpected and emotional climax
Runs about 45 minutes
Civil Unionized - M1,F1 + M1 or F1
This takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the debate over gay marriage and civil unions
Runs about 10 minutes
Cornered - M2
Black is accused of the murder of his long-time companion and Whyte is conducting a psychological assessment to determine whether or not he is fit for trial
Runs about 15 minutes
Pink Gin for the Blues - M1
A monologue for a mature drag queen
Trick, a sadder but wiser drag queen, in her cups,sits at a bar where she pours her heart out about love and lost innocence
Runs about 20 minutes
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