Carl, a blocked and depressed novelist, can't resist autographing the one copy of his 12-year-old novel which he finds in a bookstore. He is caught in the act by the young saleswoman, Beth, and by his ex-wife Tamora, who happens to come into the store on the arm of a successful rival novelist, Julian. Julian is warm and supportive, but Tamora takes the opportunity to try to humiliate Carl - until Beth improvises a way for Carl to save face, and initiates what promises to turn into a beautiful relationship.
Year Printed: 2012
First Produced: In 2010 at Prarie Theatre Exchange's Carol Shields Festival, Winnipeg, MB.
Running Time: 10 minutes
Acts: 1
Male Cast: 2
Female Cast: 2
Total Cast: 4