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Late Bloomers and Glory Days
A High School Reunion Comedy in One Act by Allyson Currin
Commissioned by The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
3 women, 4 men, unit set
Synopsis:
The Fighting Eagles' 10th Reunion brings the old gang back together to re-live the glory days of dear old high school. Most of them haven't changed that much. But Russ has. Stir a heady mix of regret, alcohol and unspoken tensions into the party and the evening could quickly turn sour. Not to mention the presence of a mysterious woman, who, on this one crazy night, could turn the old gang completely upside down.
BYRON
Come on...
SHELLEY
Honey, Theresa didn't think it was funny.
Theresa enters and reclaims her shoes.
THERESA
A degree, a job, a wife, responsibilities...And you're still a retard.
BYRON
That's PRINCIPAL Retard to you!
THERESA
These were expensive.
You fucked them up, you're buying me a new pair.
BYRON
They're SHOES. This is a PARTY. You're lucky I didn't throw you in the pool.
Right, Russell?
RUSS
Not Russell, dude, not in front of the ladies.
BYRON
"Rustlin's Russell, the Range-Roving Rebel!"
"RUSS THE BUS!"
RUSS
PLEASE. I'm clinging to my dignity with my fingernails as it is.
THERESA
Where's his Off button?
RUSS
In his other suit.
SHELLEY
Honey, did you give me the car keys?
BYRON
Yeah, back at the bar.
SHELLEY
I'm not sure you did.
BYRON
Yeah, I did.
SHELLEY
Could you check?
BYRON (into his pockets)
I'm telling you, Shel, I gave them to you when we walked in and you said –
(finding keys) Oh. Well, here, take 'em.
SHELLEY
Thanks.
BRYON
What the hell would I do without my Sugar Magnolia, huh? Keeps me in line.
Ain't she something, Russ?
RUSS
Sure is.
BYRON
I mean, LOOK at her. Just gotta kiss her –
SHELLEY
Not in front of everyone, honey.
BYRON
I'm coming in...
SHELLEY
Byron, honey...
BYRON
Coming in for a landing, watch out –
(He kisses her) Gotcha! Sorry for the PDA, folks. With a wife this amazing, it gets mighty hard to restrain myself.
RUSS
I can only imagine.
SHELLEY
Byron, honey, look, there's Rick Mangum! Weren't you dying to talk to him?
BYRON (looking off)
RICK-O! Rickety Rick with his Rocking Big Dick!
Byron exits. Shelley whisks his drink out of his hand and hands it to Russ.
SHELLEY
Please drink this before he does.
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