Single Again
“Single Again” is a laughter-and-tears play about middle-aged (ages 40-60), post-divorce dating with six actors: two women and four men, all playing multiple roles except for the lead character, Robin. “Single Again” has one set, which serves as both Robin’s and the men’s living quarters, distinguished by telltale props. It is set in the present in the Boston area. Running time is two hours, plus intermission.
Cast
Six Actors: two actresses and four actors play all parts One actress plays only Robin; all are 40ish to 50ish; men can be up to 60ish Actor 1: ROBIN, main character, slim, attractive Actor 2: KATHY, ROBIN’s friend and confidante, slightly overweight ROBIN’s MOTHER’s offstage voice CLAIRE, woman milling around at singles reception BETTY, Barry’s ex-wife, a henpecker, heard offstage ROBIN’s THERAPIST ANNE, CHARLIE’s sixteen-year-old daughter Actor 3: BARRY, Robin’s first relationship, slim GUY 1 and GUY 6 at singles reception Waiter Actor 4: BRUCE JEFF, slim GUY 2 and GUY 7 at singles reception ROBIN’s FATHER’s offstage voice MAN seen in silhouette in last scene Actor 5: CHARLIE, Robin’s second relationship, overweight GUY 4 and GUY 8 at single’s reception Actor 6: NEAL, ROBIN’s third relationship, short and slim GUY3 and GUY5 at single’s reception Bagel café clerk ASTA, poodle owned by BRUCE
Authors
Sherry Alpert