Counter Talk

By Michael Danese

One-Act Play
Have you ever been is a crowded restaurant, with groups of people at every table, and wondered what they are all talking about? This one-act play allows you to drop in on the drama, comedy and tragedy of everyday life. With a touch of suspense.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Danese
• Release date: Jan 16, 2012
• ISBN: 9781466014923

Michael Danese

Michael Danese attended The Pennsylvania State University and he is a writer, producer. director, and editor for corporate video programs. He lives near Allentown Pa.

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Counter Talk

A Play in One Act

By Michael Danese

Copyright 2004 by Michael Danese

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At a small restaurant in the city, worlds collide and paths cross like ships in the night.

Everyone has a story and each patron is really only interested in their own.

The breakfast crowd is in full swing.

Rosie, the owner is at the register.

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Table 1 - Jerry, a regular visitor to the place is eating with his friend, Bill. He points out some of the regulars to Bill. He also wants to date the waitress, Barbsy.

Barbsy has two small children. She might be interested in him – they have flirted in the past; he comes in for breakfast a lot, usually to see Barbsy.

As she travels from table to table we hear bits of conversations

Table 2 - A mother and daughter discuss the daughter’s relationship with her older boyfriend. The daughter is taken with him. The mother cautions that he is only after one thing.

Table 3 - A young couple plans a crime. They are desperate to make some quick money and get out of town. The