A Wandering Life

by Richie Altmanshofer

After a breakup, Greg shows up at Kat's apartment in an attempt to return his half of their shared heart necklace. He believes he won’t be able to move on as long as it’s in his possession—but secrets revealed create an unexpected path forward for both of them.

After a breakup, Greg shows up at Kat's apartment in an attempt to return his half of their shared heart necklace. He believes he won’t be able to move on as long as it’s in his possession—but secrets revealed create an unexpected path forward for both of them.

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A Wandering Life

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  • Danielle Wirsansky: A Wandering Life by Richie Altmanshofer
    “

    A Wandering Life delicately explores the aftermath of a breakup with poignant moments of vulnerability and healing. Greg's attempt to return a shared necklace leads to unexpected revelations, offering a moving exploration of personal growth and closure. A beautifully crafted piece on love, loss, and moving forward.

    A Wandering Life delicately explores the aftermath of a breakup with poignant moments of vulnerability and healing. Greg's attempt to return a shared necklace leads to unexpected revelations, offering a moving exploration of personal growth and closure. A beautifully crafted piece on love, loss, and moving forward.

    ”
  • Jewish Plays Project: A Wandering Life by Richie Altmanshofer
    “

    Jewish Plays Project would like to acknowledge that A WANDERING LIFE received Commended status for our first Ten Minute Play Contest OOF: On One Foot, which searched nationally for plays from artists of all backgrounds responding to our prompt on healing & repair. Our Artist Panel readers appreciated the craft, style, and creativity, as well as how it theatrically expressed the first annual contest theme of healing & repair.

    Jewish Plays Project would like to acknowledge that A WANDERING LIFE received Commended status for our first Ten Minute Play Contest OOF: On One Foot, which searched nationally for plays from artists of all backgrounds responding to our prompt on healing & repair. Our Artist Panel readers appreciated the craft, style, and creativity, as well as how it theatrically expressed the first annual contest theme of healing & repair.

    ”

Character Information

  • Greg
    Sweet. Dorky. Romantic.
    Late 20s
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Kat
    Kind. Strong. Embracing change.
    Late 20s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Fringe, Players Theatre Short Play Festival, 2024

Awards

  • Jewish Plays Project Ten Minute Play Festival
    Finalist
    2024