October/November

October/November by Anne Washburn

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Productions (3)
Comedy/Drama
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15 - 25 minutes
1 W, 1 M, 
Set: None.

In this lyrical coming-of-age story, 13-year-old David falls under the tutelage of 15-year-old Nikkie, an alluring older woman who seems to have quite a bit to teach him. Set at a street corner in 1982 in the East Village, scenes and monologues unfold the world of David and Nikkie's enigmatic relationship in this play about experience: how it creates you -- and how it destroys you.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $40
NOTE: This play is part of an anthology called Great Short Plays: Volume 7.
Standard Edition $13.99
Standard Manager Edition $24.99

*The per performance fee begins at $40. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

In this lyrical coming-of-age story, 13-year-old David falls under the tutelage of 15-year-old Nikkie, an alluring older woman who seems to have quite a bit to teach him. Set at a street corner in 1982 in the East Village, scenes and monologues unfold the world of David and Nikkie's enigmatic relationship in this play about experience: how it creates you -- and how it destroys you.

  • Comedy/Drama
  • |
  • 15 - 25 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 
  • Set: None.

Published Reviews

"Washburn makes the nerve wracking seriousness of childhood very funny."

Variety

"Sweet coming-of-age drama..."

Jason Zinoman, The New York Times

"Washburn's piece is quite funny, and her writing keenly observes the two teens..."

Les Gutman, CurtainUp

"The unforced lyricism of Anne Washburn's October/November seems especially warm and welcome."

Robert Kent, The Village Voice

"Adolescence...there's lyricism, humor, and a visceral understanding in Ms. Washburn's snapshot of it."

Laura Collins-Hughes, The New York Sun

Production History

MAY 02, 2022 - MAY 22, 2022
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN United States
St. Olaf College Northfield, MN United States
FEB 25, 2010 - FEB 28, 2010
Emerson College
Boston, MA United States
Emerson College Boston, MA United States
MAY 23, 2008 - JUN 20, 2008
EST Marathon Series 2008
New York, NY United States
EST Marathon Series 2008 New York, NY United States
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