The Dearest of Friends by Horton Foote
The Dearest of Friends by Horton Foote
The Dearest of Friends by Horton Foote tells the story of two couples. One couple's marriage is falling apart, while the other couple wants to help but doesn't want to interfere too much. The play explores themes of lack of support, tolerance, disconnection and neglect.
My debut directing gig in college was truly special to me. It was a crash course in prop making, quick thinking, and fine-tuning scripts to hit all the right notes.
Vonnie (Left, played by Kat Davidson) and Mabel (Right, played by Hope Kobus) play honeymoon bridge.
Mabel listens to Vonnie prattle on without much interest
Mabel reacts to Vonnie's confession that Eddie wants a divorce.
Eddie (Right, played by Clay Jackson), after talking with Jack, asks Vonnie if she'll be coming home.
Eddie awkwardly interacts with Vonnie
Mabel interrogates Jack (Center, played by Eli Moore), while Vonnie despairs about her situation.
