Verticals and Horizontals: Nine Ten-Minute Plays for Two Actors

Verticals and Horizontals is a collection of nine short plays for two actors, each exploring the theme of relationships in different ways. The plays range from the funny and light-hearted to the more serious and dramatic, and they all feature strong, well-developed characters that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.

Verticals and Horizontals - nine ten minute plays for two actors

by Dennis Hastert

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	407 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	122 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	224 pages
Item Weight	:	1.23 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches

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The Plays

The nine plays in Verticals and Horizontals are:

• Up and Down: A funny play about a couple who are trying to decide whether or not to have a baby.
• Left and Right: A more serious play about a couple who are dealing with the aftermath of a miscarriage.
• Forward and Back: A light-hearted play about a couple who are trying to rekindle their romance.
• In and Out: A dramatic play about a couple who are dealing with the death of a loved one.
• Over and Under: A funny play about a couple who are trying to cope with the challenges of raising a teenage daughter.
• Around and Around: A more serious play about a couple who are dealing with the challenges of living with a mental illness.
• Upside Down: A light-hearted play about a couple who are trying to find their way back to each other after a long separation.
• Backwards and Forwards: A dramatic play about a couple who are dealing with the challenges of aging.
• Inside Out: A funny play about a couple who are trying to find their way back to each other after a long separation.

The Themes

The plays in Verticals and Horizontals explore a wide range of themes, including:

• Love: The plays explore the different ways that people love each other, from the passionate and romantic to the more quiet and enduring.
• Loss: The plays also explore the different ways that people deal with loss, from the grief and sadness to the acceptance and healing.
• Change: The plays explore the different ways that people change over time, from the physical and emotional changes of aging to the more subtle changes that come with experience.
• Communication: The plays explore the importance of communication in relationships, from the challenges of talking about difficult topics to the power of listening.
• Forgiveness: The plays explore the power of forgiveness, both in terms of forgiving others and forgiving oneself.

The Characters

The characters in Verticals and Horizontals are all well-developed and relatable, and they each bring their own unique perspective to the plays. The characters include:

• A young couple who are trying to decide whether or not to have a baby.
• A middle-aged couple who are dealing with the aftermath of a miscarriage.
• An older couple who are trying to rekindle their romance.
• A couple who are dealing with the death of a loved one.
• A couple who are trying to cope with the challenges of raising a teenage daughter.
• A couple who are dealing with the challenges of living with a mental illness.
• A couple who are trying to find their way back to each other after a long separation.
• A couple who are dealing with the challenges of aging.
• A couple who are trying to find their way back to each other after a long separation.

The

Verticals and Horizontals is a powerful and moving collection of plays that will stay with you long after you finish reading them. The plays are well-written, the characters are well-developed, and the themes are universal. Whether you are looking for a funny, light-hearted play or a more serious, dramatic play, you are sure to find something to enjoy in Verticals and Horizontals.

Verticals and Horizontals - nine ten minute plays for two actors

by Dennis Hastert

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	407 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	122 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	224 pages
Item Weight	:	1.23 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches

FREE