BENCHMARKS
Written by Glenn Alterman
Directed by Ace Gray
Written by Glenn Alterman
Directed by Ace Gray
Note from the director:
This play is a ~12-minute abstract existential drama that alludes to dying and end-of-life regrets.
On the surface, two strangers meet at a bus stop on a busy highway, both with trash bags filled with unknown objects. They fall into conversation about the history of benches, their destinations, and the contents of their bags, but their words might mean more than what they seem.
Casting will be gender-flexible and age-flexible.
Described in the script as “SHE” but seeking an actor of any gender and any age. Harsh and
straightforward, but tends to talk around her point at times.
Described in the script as “HE” but seeking an actor of any gender and any age. Kind and open
minded, Ted chooses to see the good in things.