Synopsis
Marley is hoping for a quick trip home to the dwindling Texas town where she grew up, but she and her hipster fiancé, Ben, are in for more than they bargained for. Upon entering her estranged father’s liquor store, she’s immediately set upon by Drew, her football hero ex-boyfriend, who’s looking to relight a romance with the only girl he’s never cheated on. Then there’s Jessica, the former classmate and current single mom looking to drag Marley into a two-woman bachelorette party. By the time Marley finally manages to reveal to her father the real reason for her visit, things are further complicated by the ghost of the bear-wrestling pioneer who used to live in the store and who Marley’s father and Drew speak to on a daily basis. Lone Star Spirits is a fast-paced comedy with hairpin turns that takes a hilarious and sympathetic look at family, spirituality, those who stay and those who leave their hometowns, and the ghosts that haunt us either way.
Details
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Status
In stock
- Type of Show Full-length Play
- Product Code LL8000
- Cast Size 5
- Min. Royalty Rate $90/perf
- Cost $10.95
- Approx. Run Time 80 min
Categories
- Target Audience College and Adult | Senior Adults
- Performing Group College Theatre | Community Theatre | Professional Theatre | Touring Group | Dinner Theatre
- Genre Comedy
- ISBN(13) 9781619591370
Media Reviews
“A rollicking good ghost story. … It’s also a very fine coming-home story, reconciliation story and small-town hero story—another spunky, funny work by Josh Tobiessen.” —New York Times
“There is an abundance of humor, warmth and wisdom in this small show.” —The Huffington Post
“Playwright Josh Tobiessen knows how to spin a surprise like a master.” —The Huffington Post
“A daughter’s visit to a small-town juke joint stirs the plot and memories that will make you laugh and cry in seconds.” —Star Tribune
“The playwright’s ear and eye for character … are both well-tuned.” —Star Tribune
“Hilarious and heartbreaking, it's one of the best plays I've seen this year.” —Cherry and Spoon
“It features crisply drawn characters … family drama, a poignant exploration of small-town life, ghosts, country music and accidental gunshots.” —Cherry and Spoon
“You'll want to hop up on stage and buy a beer.” —Cherry and Spoon
Gallery
The Jungle Theatre, Minneapolis, MN
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