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The Hope and Heartache Diner - One Act Version

Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools

The Hope and Heartache Diner - One Act Version

by Lindsay Price

A One Act version of The Hope and Heartache Diner

 About 35 minutes

Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks


 16
4 M | 5 W | 7 Any Gender


Unit set


 31 pages

Comedy

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Diners are a special place. You can get your coffee, fall in love, and find light when the world is dark. Duke’s is a family business - four generations strong.

Felix wants one last hurrah before leaving for college. She’s doing the full run - open to close - just like her grandpa did when he was a teenager. But why? Everyone knows Felix can barely wipe tables. Why is she trying so hard to connect? And what happens when Felix’s parents announce they’re selling the diner?

A wonderful character piece with parts for everyone.

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