Instructions for Hugs

by Patrick Greene

& Other Post-Quarantine Tutorials

Comedy

One-act. 30-35 minutes

7-25 (female lead, flexible casting)

After isolating at home for what feels like forever, Sunny is finally ready to go out into the world again to see a friend’s play. Except...maybe she’s not. Maybe she has forgotten how to do simple things like smile, and greet a friend, and hug someone. Maybe she should just stay inside on her comfy couch, and eat beef jerky with Brandon, the embodiment of her need to isolate. Fortunately for Sunny, she has Carla, the manifestation of Sunny’s need to have real human contact. If Sunny can follow Carla’s instruction (and ignore Brandon), she may regain the confidence she needs to rejoin the world outside of her home. Also, there is dancing and Chris Hemsworth, and, of course, hugs...

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