Robert Anthony Playwright
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Day Old Bread

A One-Act Play with a Cast of 2

Full Synopsis

Two old men, Maxie and Buzz, have lived in the same neighborhood all their lives and now meet daily in the park to discuss old memories, the passage of time, and why birds no longer come to the park. Although the more aggressive Buzz tells Maxie it's a waste of time to live in the past, we later discover that he has similar feelings.

Cast of Characters

MAXIE Old Jewish man, 60-75; often despondent; misses his old friends; likes the park.
BUZZ Maxie's best friend, 60-75; more upbeat than Maxie; tries to cheer him up.