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This is How it Began

A dramatic anecdote for one woman and one man
No set required
running time: 13 min

At a wedding reception, newlyweds relate the story of how they fell in love, thanks to a monster from the edge of the solar system.

Plot Summary

Karen and Paul were an unmarried couple living in the country, letting their relationship wither.  One night, garbage cans all over the neighborhood were torn apart.  As pets and people were ripped open, the community realized it had a genuine Hollywood Monster Movie scenario on its hands.  The audience makes up the wedding guests at Paul and Karen's reception, as they tell their story of their unusual marriage.

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Character Breakdown

The play requires one man and one woman:

BRIDE (KAREN), in her wedding dress, and
GROOM (PAUL), in a suit or tuxedo.

Optionally, the play may also have:

A WAITER, serving finger food and champagne, and
A PHOTOGRAPHER, snapping pictures

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Production History

This is How it Began was produced by Woodstock Theatre Company at the Byrdcliffe Barn in Woodstock, NY, with the following cast:

The play was directed by Nancy Robillard.  Costumes by Susan Scherer.  Lights by Izzy Einsidler.  Production Stage Manager: Charlie Traeger.  Assistant Stage Manager: Anissa Naouai.

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Production Photos

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Click here for a brief MPEG excerpt from This is How it Began
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