| Stage Drama |
| Drama; 79 pages; Cast: 5 M, 2 F |
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| Brief Description: In WWII Occupied France, a resistance family is visited by two American GIs. A plan is in motion to return them safely to England. But as the family endures the horrors of war, the eldest daughter, Linette, can no longer bear the loss and fragmentation of her family and becomes desperate to restore her peaceful life, while nine-year-old Andie discovers her own way of dealing with grief. When Linette is forced into an unfamiliar role, the safe return of the GIs is in jeopardy as fear takes its toll and Linette becomes increasingly desperate. |
| Author Notes: The May 2009 reading at Actors' NET reinforced my opinion that these are some of the most compelling characters I've ever written. The young female characters especially are incredibly interesting to me and I was pleased that this was able to come across to the audience. Of course, the cast and director share greatly in this accomplishment. |
| While Riding the Comet does take place in WWII and the Comet Escape Line was an actual underground route used to help Allied soldiers, I do not consider it a 'historic drama' because the story is completely fictionalized; though one might imagine it happening. |
| Learn more about the actual Comet Escape Line |
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Contact Mark Violi about this script |
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| Comments from Independent Third Parties: |
"The overall story is very good and well thought out." |
"The pacing of the last scene is perfect. It's very fast and tense." |
"Linette captures the the essence of a child trapped in a woman's body...Her character is substantial..." |
"The idea of the play is intriguing and a valid attempt to capture the greater picture of life during the war." |
--New Works of Merit Playwrighting (NYC) |
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