Robert Anthony Playwright
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Distant Places

A One-Act Play with a Cast of 2

Full Synopsis

A tale of loneliness, desire, and rejection. Two men meet by chance, one young, one older. They engage in a prolonged conversation wherein the young man describes his lifestyle, which is part fact, part fiction. He then aggressively insists on becoming the older man's friend, ultimately demanding more commitment than the older man cares to offer. The older man becomes bewildered by this behavior, the younger man disappointed and frustrated.

Cast of Characters

OLD MAN New York City resident, 60-70; unmarried; likes to entertain his friends.
YOUNG MAN A traveler, 20-30; lonely; mysterious; dramatic; demanding; emotional.