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The Swingset

Play Type

Actors Required

Runing time

One Act

2

10 minutes

Synopsis

When Betsy walks into Ali's lot full of used children's playsets, he quickly goes about trying to sell her one. But her real reason for being there is far more serious. This short piece, written as part of a series to be performed in a rooftop playground in Greenwich Village, brings out both the humor and humanity in the character's confrontation.

Cast of Characters

(in order of appearance)

Ali male, 40-55, of Middle Eastern descent

Betsy female, 30-40, a young, suburban mom


Place

What appears to be a small playground on the side of the highway, somewhere in America. There are two older, weathered-looking jungle gyms. These can be suggested by two small platforms.


Time

The present.

© 2025 by Peter B. Sonenstein.

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