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Such Dreams as Stuff is Made On

Such Dreams as Stuff is Made On

Poppy and Tucker are surprised to find their house was broken into. They are more surprised to find nothing was stolen. They are most surprised when the burglars return— with a message.

GENRE: Comedy

TIMING: 10 minutes

CHARACTERS: 3M, 1F


POPPY

Upscale wife.


TUCKER

Upscale husband.


CHIP

Downscale burglar.


SPARKY

Downscale burglar.

POPPY

Oh! Speaking of Cici, you'll never guess what happened!

Well, believe it or not but we've been robbed!... Yes!

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“This story involved two wanna-be social climbers who get played by a pair of burglars who offer the ultimate insult by rejecting the couple’s prized belongings after a break-in. The clever crooks manage to manipulate the couple’s fear of being looked down upon by their neighbors to their advantage in an unexpected and hilarious manner.” — Dallas Theatre Journal


“What a fun play! Poppy and Tucker, a yuppie, upscale couple, are not going to be outdone by their yuppie, upscale friends when it comes to getting burgled. And they are willing to do whatever it takes to make the news and be the talk of the town! Fantastic characters and humorous dialogue make Dan McGeehan’s play a guaranteed hit in any festival.” —Enid Cokinos, playwright


“This is an enjoyable one-act comedy with memorable characters and a humorous take on the upper class's obsession with possessions as a marker of worth. Dan McGeehan uses clever dialogue and an absurd situation to deliver a biting critique on materialism, social status, and the lengths people will go to maintain appearances.” —James Perry, playwright


"Dreams is a short satire on how often we self-define by “stuff”—and are outraged if others don’t want and admire it... It all leads to an improbable yet “I could see that happening” ending…." —Jan Farrington, OnstageNTX

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