TRUE STORY Solo and Ensemble Scripts

Cell phones, death, revenge and the senior prom. A trapeze artist trying to fly again hosts a profound comedy about the most important thing you're carrying with you… and why you may need to put it down. A ring engraved ‘I won June/95’. A buckeye. A $500 bill. Watch. Gum. Hairband. A button with ‘Rockin’ Rob Dapello’ and Rob Dapello’s picture on it. Cigarettes. Pen. Passport. Gun. What’s the most important thing you’re carrying with you? Based on a series of real-life interviews, TRUE STORY six characters in a thoughtful comedy about extraordinary events in the lives of ordinary people. Suitable for up to 6 women, or as a solo show. Royalty-free for competition/audition use. THE GEEK is bringing a gun to her senior prom. THE DANCER is tired of being told "You're so smart, what are you doing here?" THE BOU LADY has received a visitation from her dead husband. THE TEMP never wants to be permanent. THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT has had enough of your nonsense. THE PILGRIM is trying to climb to God. THE HOST guides the audience through their stories...and her own. “Best of the Fringe” – London Fringe Festival ***** – One of the London Fringe’s most dramatically intriguing offerings…sometimes funny and often profound. London Free Press “***** – Wrenchingly funny. NOW Toronto Previously produced at Boiling Point Players, Summerworks, University of South Florida, Aquinas College, the London Fringe and more. Funded with a grant from the Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Allison Williams is an aerialist and fire-eater as well as a classically-trained actor. She began her career on the children’s series ‘Romper Room,’ and has acted and directed regionally and Off-Broadway. As a playwright, her work has been heard on National Public Radio and presented in theatres across North America; Drop Dead, Juliet is in the Top Ten Most-Produced plays in US high schools.