A one-act play by
Jonathan M. Vick
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When an atheist loses his wedding ring in the bed of a prostitute, his first concern is finding the ring . . . disregarding the fact that
his finger has also fallen off.
While searching for the ring he finds his finger, and a drawer full of fingers . . . the prostitute has been stealing them. The atheist wants to know why. |
We all leave a little something behind, don't we? You don't get them back, you know, once they're gone. You just have to leave them behind . . . try to grow a new one where the old one fell off. |
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Performance Space Orlando, Orlando, Fl. May, 1999 |
NoHo Actor's Studio, North Hollywood, CA. November, 2002 |
For more information please
Email: defymacbeth@aol.com
Atheist Alliance
Prostitution Research
Prostitution in Florida
Gloves
SYNOPSIS for A DRAWER FULL OF FINGERS by Jonathan M. Vick 1 M. 1 W. One act. One set. An athiest and a prostitute fall in love. When an atheist loses his wedding ring in the bed of a prostitute, his first concern is finding the ring … disregarding the fact that his finger has also fallen off. While searching for the ring he finds his finger, and a drawer full of fingers! Including the finger of the Athiest's wife! The prostitute has been stealing them. The atheist wants to know why. What value is there in the love of an athiest? The same as in the love of a prostitute I suppose. A comic-drama that explores the value of love and the insecurities that drive people away from their own desires. If you would like the read the full text of this play please e-mail Jonathan M. Vick @ defymacbeth@aol.com |