First and Last Month: A Play

By Todd Newton

A hilarious and uplifting play that tells the story of three longtime friends from the Midwest who leave their pasts behind in search of new beginnings in New York City. Though deeply connected they could not be more different. The big city introduces the trio to degrees of friendship, love, and acceptance none of them could have possibly imagined.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Todd Newton
• Release date: May 13, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311096517

Todd Newton

Todd Newton is one of the most respected and amiable hosts on television and is best known for his work as a Daytime Emmy® Award-winning game show host. The man often referred to by industry insiders as The Host with the Most® has awarded contestants over fifty million dollars in cash and prizes on shows such as Family Game Night, Whammy, Monopoly Millionaires' Club, and The Price Is Right Live-an interactive stage version of America's favorite game show now touring North America. In addition to his work in front of the camera and behind the microphone of his syndicated radio show, Newton is the author of multiple books, including the entertaining and inspiring memoir Life in the Bonus Round and The Host with the Most: Tales of a Tattooed Television Personality. All proceeds from the sales of Mr. Newton's books benefit his 501(c)(3) nonprofit, L.A.F. Pet Rescue.

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First and Last Month

by Todd Newton

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Copyright © 2014 Todd Newton

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Originally written in 1998 at the dining room table of Todd Newton’s Marina del Rey, CA, apartment, First and Last Month is the story of three friends who, after realizing their lives have plateaued in their native Midwest, relocate together to NYC. The trio could not be more different, nor could they be more connected. The only thing they agree on is living with a roommate can be tough, but sharing a small space with two others is enough to drive you crazy.

The play is set in a tiny, barely furnished apartment in New York City. We see a living room with a couch and a desk. A small kitchen area with windows. There are two doors stage left which presumably lead to bedrooms. One door stage right leads to the bathroom.

Contents

CAST

ACT 1

ACT 2

ACT 3

ACT 4

ACT 5

ACT 6

ACT 7

ACT 8

ACT 9

ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT

CAST

RICK: 25-30, If there is a leader in this trio, Rick is it. Stylish, good-looking, and seemingly intelligent-Rick seems to have it all going for him except for the fact that he is a mamma’s boy. Ready to take on any challenge New York has to offer, Rick possesses a full speed ahead mentality.

KEVVY: 25-30, Kevvy never met a bag of potato chips or a can of beer he didn’t like. Why the guys keep him around is anyone’s guess. Kevvy doesn’t take life too seriously and probably cannot even spell the word ambition. He is content simply surviving as a worm in the Big Apple.

JARROD: 25-30, The thinker of the group. Lawyer. Smart, quiet, observant, and occasionally sarcastic. Jarrod is a human sponge that absorbs everything going on around him. He is also the only one of the three who made the move with a job lined up.

KENDRA: 20’s, beautiful and fit with a smile that lights up a room. A real eye-catcher with a personality to match. Dreamgirl.

MOTHER: late 50’s-early 60’s. Glamour personified with an air of pretentiousness. She is nouveau riche and proud of it. Think Charlie’s mom on Two and a Half Men.

ACT 1

New York City apartment. Small and scarcely furnished. Footsteps approach then voices just on the other side of the door.

RICK

(off) Oh my God, Kevvy. Was that you?

KEVVY

(off) Perhaps.

JARROD

(off) Could you please provide a little advance warning before you unleash your gastric circus. We’d like to make a good impression on our new neighbors

KEVVY

(off) You guys just don’t appreciate fine art.

JARROD

(off) I have a