The Way to a Man's Heart

by Barbara Lindsay

Ben’s neighbor and friend Shirley shows up one morning bearing fresh peach compote, a proposal, and news of a surprising visitation.

Ben’s neighbor and friend Shirley shows up one morning bearing fresh peach compote, a proposal, and news of a surprising visitation.

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The Way to a Man's Heart

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  • Jewish Plays Project: The Way to a Man's Heart by Barbara Lindsay
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    Jewish Plays Project would like to acknowledge that THE WAY TO A MAN'S HEART 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 THE WAY TO A MAN'S HEART 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

  • Shirley
    A lively woman, Ben's neighbor, widowed 10 years. She's definitely got a lot of life in her.
    50's - 60's
    Jewish
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Ben
    Ben is a widower of 3 years, recently retired. He is starting to lose his zest for life.
    50's - 60's
    Jewish
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

Production History

  • Fringe, Short + Sweet Festival, Sydney, Australia, 2019
  • Community Theater, Lakeshore Players, MN, 2017
  • Community Theater, Nantucket Short Play Festival, MA, 2017
  • Community Theater, Theater Southwest, Houston, TX, 2016