Bridge & Tunnel – by Taniya Hossain
Synopsis: Sarah, a suburban housewife, befriends her gay neighbor Mike when he loses his longtime companion in a motorcycle accident. The two form a strange bond when Mike learns that Sarahâ s first husband was also killed in a car accident. They spend their nights mourning their lost loves in their own unique way until Mike realizes Sarahâ s grief exceeds his own.
Setting: A suburban neighborhood in New Jersey.
Time Period: The present
Cast Size: 1W/ 3M
Casting:
Sarah Gurney, 31 F. Sarah is a housewife and mother on her second marriage.
Charlie Gurney, 37 M. Charlie, Sarah’s husband, is a charming and well-regarded family man.
Mike Hart, 31 M. Mike, a former club boy who has sobered, longs for the quiet life of his childhood. He’s recently lost his long time partner, Stew.
Kelly Soron, 32 M. He’s a queen who has mellowed slightly with age.
Design Needs: Mike’s kitchen
Sarah’s kitchen
The yard in between Mike and Sarah’s house.
* The play only needs a few pieces to suggest a kitchen. The scenes should be fluid.
This Play Is: unpublished
Production History: Produced as part of The Chance Theater’s First Chance Festival 2003 in Anaheim, California, The Looking Glass Theater’s Spring Forum 2003 in New York, New York.
Awards Review Quotes: Received Honorable Mention at the 2002 Pittsburgh New Works Festival